Overall, individuals aged 55 and above dedicate the most time to reading, whereas the youngest age group (15–24) spends the least on this activity. In contrast, listening to music is most popular among the youngest cohort, with a gradual decline across middle-aged groups, before rising again slightly among the oldest.
In terms of reading, the 55+ age group records the highest average, spending approximately 70 minutes per day. This figure decreases progressively with age: those aged 45–54 and 35–44 read for about 50 and 45 minutes, respectively. Adults between 25 and 34 allocate 35 minutes daily, while the youngest demographic (15–24) spends just 20 minutes, less than a third of the time recorded by the oldest group.
As for music listening, the pattern contrasts sharply. The 15–24 age group leads with 80 minutes per day, followed by a drop to 60 minutes among both the 25–34 and 45–54 cohorts. The lowest engagement is seen in the 35–44 group, who listen for just 45 minutes daily. Interestingly, the 55+ group reports a resurgence in listening time, averaging 75 minutes—just slightly below the youngest group.
In summary, the data reveal a clear age-related shift in leisure preferences: while reading increases steadily with age, music listening peaks in youth and resurges in later life.