Band 9: The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in two different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The two pie charts compare the types of devices used by Canadian people aged 18 to 25 to watch television in the years 2009 and 2019.

Overall, while flat-screen TVs remained the most popular option in 2009, their use significantly declined by 2019. In contrast, mobile phones and tablets saw a noticeable rise in popularity over the same period, reflecting a shift towards portable and modern viewing devices.

In 2009, flat-screen TVs accounted for the largest share at 34%, followed by laptops at 20% and desktop computers at 18%. Mobile phones made up only 15%, and tablets were the least used device at just 5%. Conventional TV usage was also relatively low at 8%.

By 2019, the use of flat-screen TVs dropped dramatically to 12%, and desktop computers halved from 18% to 9%. Meanwhile, mobile phones rose to 26%, becoming one of the most commonly used devices. Tablets experienced the most significant growth, increasing nearly fourfold to 19%. Laptops also saw a slight decrease to 12%, whereas conventional TV use remained minimal at 4%.

In summary, the data illustrates a clear trend towards handheld and wireless technology for watching television, with traditional devices becoming less relevant among young Canadian viewers.