The bar chart illustrates the distribution of YouTube users worldwide by age group as of January 2023.
Overall, people aged 25-34 made up the largest proportion of YouTube users, while those aged 55-64 accounted for the smallest share. In general, younger age groups were more likely to use YouTube than older people.
The highest percentage of users was in the 25-34 age group, at approximately 20%. This was followed by both the 18-24 and 35-44 groups, each representing around 16% of total users. The 45-54 group accounted for about 12%, which was lower than the younger groups.
In contrast, the proportions of older users were considerably smaller. People aged 65 and above represented roughly 9% of YouTube users, while the 55-64 group had the lowest figure, at around 8%. Overall, the chart suggests that YouTube was most popular among adults under the age of 45, with usage gradually declining among older age groups.
