Key Takeaways
- In 2023, Pornhub recorded 42 billion visits globally, averaging 130 million daily visits.
- The average visit duration on Pornhub in 2023 was 10 minutes and 5 seconds.
- Mobile devices accounted for 72% of Pornhub traffic in 2023.
- 73% of men aged 18-34 view porn monthly.
- 30% of women aged 18-34 report regular porn use.
- Gen Z (18-24) porn consumption: 79% lifetime exposure.
- The global online pornography industry was valued at $97 billion in 2022.
- Pornhub generated $1.2 billion in revenue in 2023 estimates.
- US porn industry revenue reached $15 billion in 2023.
- 25% of porn addicts are women.
- Pornography use linked to 20% erectile dysfunction in men under 40.
- Heavy porn users show 15% smaller brain reward centers.
- Global age verification laws cover 15 countries for porn sites.
- US states with porn age verification: 7 as of 2024.
- EU porn regulation under DSA affects 80% sites.
In 2023, Pornhub topped 42 billion visits worldwide, with mobile driving 72% of traffic.
Consumption Statistics
Consumption Statistics Interpretation
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Statistics Interpretation
Economic Statistics
Economic Statistics Interpretation
Health Effects Statistics
Health Effects Statistics Interpretation
Legal and Regulatory Statistics
Legal and Regulatory Statistics Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.
AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.
AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree
All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.
AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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