Sleep loss from binge-watching TV shows in the U.S. by age 2019

According to the results of a survey held in September 2019, 44 percent of U.S. adults under the age of 25 lost sleep due to frequently watching multiple episodes of a TV show or streaming video series. The share of adults who said that they often binge-watch shows past their usual bedtime decreased with age, but it was clear that those aged between 18 and 24 years old were the most avid TV consumers.

Share of adults who have lost sleep due to binge-watching TV shows or streaming video series in the United States as of September 2019, by age group

Characteristic	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Yes, often	44%	35%	31%	21%	13%	6%
Yes, sometimes	37%	45%	42%	45%	37%	30%
Yes, but rarely	14%	15%	21%	22%	28%	35%
No	4%	5%	7%	12%	22%	29%

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Release date

November 2019

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Region

United States

Survey time period

September 17 to 20, 2019

Number of respondents

2,003 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

This question was phrased by the source as follows: 'Have you ever lost sleep because you stayed up “past your bedtime” to watch multiple episodes of a TV show or streaming video series?'

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