The chart illustrates the proportions of individuals accessing news from four distinct sources over a span from 1995 to projected figures for 2025.
Overall, the data reveals a significant decline in traditional news sources, namely television, newspapers, and radio, while internet usage experiences a marked increase.
In 1995, television was the predominant source of news, with 68% of the population relying on it for information. However, this figure has gradually diminished over the years, decreasing to 60% in 2000, 45% in 2005, and further dwindling to 33% by 2025. Similarly, newspaper readership showed a declining trend, falling from 56% in 1995 to a mere 8% in 2025. Radio consumption initially started at 34% in 1995, but also exhibited a downward trajectory, reaching 20% by the year 2025. This decline in traditional media usage underscores a shifting preference among the audience.
Conversely, internet usage has experienced a substantial upward trajectory since its introduction as a news source in 2000, beginning with only 4% adoption. The percentage of individuals utilizing the internet for news surged to 13% by 2005 and continued to climb to 25% in 2010. By 2015, 41% of the population accessed news online, with projections indicating that this will rise to 50% by 2025. This remarkable growth highlights the increasing reliance on digital platforms for news consumption, suggesting a fundamental transformation in how citizens engage with information.