Global YouTube user growth 2016-2021

Published by Laura Ceci, Aug 25, 2023
The statistic shows the development of YouTube audiences worldwide from 2016 to 2021. According to the source, the number of global YouTube users grew 9.2 percent in 2017 compared to the previous year. In 2021, the user growth rate is projected to slow to a 4.9 percent year-on-year.

Annual growth of YouTube users worldwide from 2016 to 2021

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Release date

February 2018

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2016 to 2017

Supplementary notes

*Forecast
Individuals of any age who watch video via YouTube app or website at least once per month

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