The data displays the changes in how people in the UK chose to engage with music over the time period from 2013 to 2018.
Overall, downloads and CD sales declined steadily throughout the time span, while streaming numbers rose significantly. Additionally, the vinyl records consumption although increased during the period, stayed at the lower point than three other approaches to listening to music.
CD sales were at the peak point among the British people in 2013 when the numbers reached around 60 millions before falling to just over 30 millions in 2018. Similarly, after earning slightly over 30 million in 2013 popularity of downloads decreased to about 10 millions by 2018.
Meanwhile, streaming recognition grew drastically starting from just below 10 millions in 2013 and suppressing downloads and CD in 2014 and 2016, respectively. By 2018, streaming experienced a massive resurgence to a high point of approximately 90 millions. It is evident that streaming services became the most popular choice among UK residents to consume music as it recorded a significant increase in numbers, while other forms like CDs and downloads went through a major drop over the period of time. The sales of vinyl records were lower than other forms, but the numbers show a slight increase within the timeframe.