The provided pie charts illustrate the distribution of electronic devices utilized by the 18 to 25 age demographic for television viewing in Canada during the years 2009 and 2019.
A comparison of the two charts reveals distinct trends in device ownership over the decade, particularly notable shifts in the preferences for laptops and mobile phones.
In 2009, the predominant device for television viewing among the specified age group was mobile phones, which constituted 34% of total ownership. Desktop computers followed with a 20% share, while flat-screen televisions accounted for 18%. Laptops represented a smaller segment at 15%, and both tablets (8%) and conventional televisions (5%) had minimal ownership levels.
By 2019, a significant shift occurred, as the ownership of mobile phones declined to 26%. Interestingly, laptops surged to become the second most popular device, capturing 27% of the market. Flat-screen TVs slightly increased to 19%, while tablets gained relevance, rising to 12%. In contrast, the ownership of desktop computers dwindled to 12%, and conventional TVs saw a further decline to a mere 4%, indicating a growing preference for portable and versatile devices.