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Statistics About The Average Tv Lifespan

The average lifespan of a modern television is around 6-10 years.

In this post, we explore a myriad of statistics surrounding television lifespans, viewing habits, and market trends. From the average lifespan of different TV types to the amount of time individuals spend watching TV daily, these data points offer a comprehensive look at the role of televisions in our lives. So, let’s dive into the numbers and uncover the fascinating insights they reveal.

Statistic 1

"The average lifespan of a television is about 5 to 7 years according to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)."

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Statistic 2

"LCD TVs are expected to last 60,000 to 100,000 hours."

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Statistic 3

"The average daily time spent watching TV is 3 hours and 30 minutes for a US adult."

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Statistic 4

"Plasma TVs have an average life of 100,000 hours."

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"LED TVs have a longer lifespan, typically between 100,000 to 120,000 hours."

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"The lifespan of OLED TVs is typically about 100,000 hours."

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"In 2021, the average adult in the US spent approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes per day watching TV."

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"Cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions had a typical life expectancy of 20-25 years."

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Statistic 9

"The average person will spend 9 years of their life watching TV."

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Statistic 10

"On average, Brazilians spend 5 hours and 15 minutes per day watching TV."

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"American viewers consumed more than 34 hours of TV per week on average in 2018."

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"As of 2019, approximately 120.6 million adults in the United States owned a smart TV."

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"On average, South Koreans spend 2 hours and 40 minutes per day watching TV."

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"The largest TV market by revenue in 2020 was the U.S., valued at $156 billion."

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"As of 2021, there are over 1.7 billion television households worldwide."

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"It's estimated that 96.5% of American households have at least one television."

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"Households with Cable TV declined by almost 2% between 2018 and 2019."

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Statistic 18

"In 2019, In the United States, the average person aged 18-34 spends 100 minutes per day watching live TV."

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In conclusion, televisions have varying lifespans depending on the type, with LCD, LED, and OLED TVs generally outlasting older technologies such as CRT. The amount of time spent watching TV varies across different countries and age groups, with Americans and Brazilians spending significant hours in front of the screen. Despite changes in viewing habits and the rise of smart TVs, television remains a dominant form of entertainment globally, with nearly all households in the U.S. owning a TV. The decline in Cable TV households and the shift towards digital streaming platforms reflect evolving preferences in how people consume content.

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