The two pie charts compare the types of devices used by Canadians aged 18 to 25 to watch television in 2009 and 2019.
Overall, there was a noticeable shift in viewing preferences over the decade, with newer technologies like flat-screen TVs, mobile phones, and tablets overtaking more traditional devices such as conventional TVs, laptops, and desktop computers.
In 2009, conventional TVs were by far the most commonly used, accounting for 34% of users, followed by laptops (20%) and desktop computers (18%). By 2019, however, the popularity of these devices declined significantly. Conventional TV use fell sharply to just 4%, becoming the least preferred option. Both laptops and desktop computers dropped to 12% each.
In contrast, the use of modern devices rose considerably. Flat-screen TVs saw the most dramatic increase, from 8% to 27%, making them the most popular device in 2019. Mobile phones also rose in popularity, increasing from 15% to 26%, while tablet usage almost quadrupled, climbing from 5% to 19%.
In summary, over the ten-year period, younger Canadians moved away from traditional television devices and embraced more portable and advanced technologies for their viewing habits.