GITNUXREPORT 2025

Presenting Statistics

Effective storytelling, visuals, and rehearsal boost presentation impact and recall.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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70% of people say that presentations are their biggest fear

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65% of communicators say that non-verbal communication is more significant than verbal communication

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56% of people say that poor design and cluttered slides distract them during presentations

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60% of attendees admit to multitasking during presentations, which reduces their absorption of the content

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45% of people think they are boring as presenters, and many struggle with nerves

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65% of viewers say they have a more positive impression of a speaker who uses engaging visuals

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57% of executives say that poor presentation skills can impact their view of a product or service

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40% of people feel more confident giving a presentation after practicing at least 3 times

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65% of a presentation's impact relies on delivery and non-verbal cues

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52% of employees say poor communication skills hinder their ability to perform their daily tasks

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Only 30% of people feel confident in their presentation skills

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90% of presenters believe that rehearsing improves their delivery

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Presentations with a straightforward message are 45% more effective

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55% of people lose interest in a presentation within 90 seconds

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The average person speaks at a rate of about 125-150 words per minute

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85% of business executives say engaging presentations are essential for company success

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76% of presenters believe that storytelling increases audience engagement

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84% of people say they’ve been convinced to buy a product or service after watching a presentation

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55% of people say they know whether they like a speaker within the first 30 seconds

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The average PowerPoint presentation contains 40 words per slide

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80% of presentation success is determined before the presenter even speaks, based on slide design and content

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Presentations that include multimedia elements get 83% more engagement from audiences

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78% of decision-makers have watched a presentation at least once to make a buying decision

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Effective presentations reduce customer hesitation by up to 20%

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Presenters who tell stories are 22 times more likely to be remembered

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67% of business professionals believe that storytelling has a positive effect on communication skills

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Nearly 73% of people prefer visual and verbal storytelling combined in presentations

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73% of the population are visual learners

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Using visuals in presentations can improve comprehension by up to 400%

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69% of people prefer visual aids to enhance their presentations

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90% of information transmitted to the brain is visual, and visuals are processed 60,000 times faster than text

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72% of people prefer presentations that include images or graphics

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90% of the information transmitted to our brains is visual, and visuals are processed 60,000 times faster than text

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77% of people prefer to learn visually rather than through reading

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People remember only 10% of what they hear after 3 days, but if a visual is added, retention increases to 65%

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39% of people have experienced difficulty understanding a presentation due to bad visuals

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Key Highlights

70% of people say that presentations are their biggest fear
57% of executives say that poor presentation skills can impact their view of a product or service
Presenters who tell stories are 22 times more likely to be remembered
73% of the population are visual learners
Using visuals in presentations can improve comprehension by up to 400%
55% of people lose interest in a presentation within 90 seconds
65% of communicators say that non-verbal communication is more significant than verbal communication
The average person speaks at a rate of about 125-150 words per minute
69% of people prefer visual aids to enhance their presentations
40% of people feel more confident giving a presentation after practicing at least 3 times
85% of business executives say engaging presentations are essential for company success
76% of presenters believe that storytelling increases audience engagement
56% of people say that poor design and cluttered slides distract them during presentations

Did you know that over 70% of people fear giving presentations, yet mastering storytelling and visual design can boost audience engagement, retention, and even sales—making your next presentation your most powerful tool?

Audience Behavior and Perception

70% of people say that presentations are their biggest fear
65% of communicators say that non-verbal communication is more significant than verbal communication
56% of people say that poor design and cluttered slides distract them during presentations
60% of attendees admit to multitasking during presentations, which reduces their absorption of the content
45% of people think they are boring as presenters, and many struggle with nerves

Audience Behavior and Perception Interpretation

Given that 70% fear presentations, 65% value non-verbal cues, and nearly half feel they’re boring and nervous, it’s clear that mastering both impactful visuals and confident delivery is essential to turn anxious speakers into engaging communicators—lest their slides and nerves become the true distractions.

Engagement

65% of viewers say they have a more positive impression of a speaker who uses engaging visuals

Engagement Interpretation

Visuals aren't just eye candy—they're the persuasive powerhouse that can turn a passerby into a passionate supporter, with 65% of viewers feeling more positively about a speaker who masters their visual game.

Preparation and Delivery Skills

57% of executives say that poor presentation skills can impact their view of a product or service
40% of people feel more confident giving a presentation after practicing at least 3 times
65% of a presentation's impact relies on delivery and non-verbal cues
52% of employees say poor communication skills hinder their ability to perform their daily tasks
Only 30% of people feel confident in their presentation skills
90% of presenters believe that rehearsing improves their delivery

Preparation and Delivery Skills Interpretation

These statistics underscore that while poor presentation skills can tarnish perceptions and hinder performance, consistent practice and mastery of delivery—especially non-verbal cues—are the keys to transforming nervous novices into convincing communicators.

Presentation Effectiveness and Communication Tools

Presentations with a straightforward message are 45% more effective

Presentation Effectiveness and Communication Tools Interpretation

Clear and concise presentations pack nearly half the punch, proving that sometimes simplicity truly is the ultimate sophistication.

Presentation Effectiveness and Engagement

55% of people lose interest in a presentation within 90 seconds
The average person speaks at a rate of about 125-150 words per minute
85% of business executives say engaging presentations are essential for company success
76% of presenters believe that storytelling increases audience engagement
84% of people say they’ve been convinced to buy a product or service after watching a presentation
55% of people say they know whether they like a speaker within the first 30 seconds
The average PowerPoint presentation contains 40 words per slide
80% of presentation success is determined before the presenter even speaks, based on slide design and content
Presentations that include multimedia elements get 83% more engagement from audiences
78% of decision-makers have watched a presentation at least once to make a buying decision
Effective presentations reduce customer hesitation by up to 20%

Presentation Effectiveness and Engagement Interpretation

With over half of audiences tuning out in 90 seconds and success hinging largely on slide design before a single word is spoken, it's clear that mastering storytelling, visuals, and initial impact isn't just smart—it's essential for turning fleeting attention into lasting influence and business success.

Storytelling and Message Clarity

Presenters who tell stories are 22 times more likely to be remembered
67% of business professionals believe that storytelling has a positive effect on communication skills
Nearly 73% of people prefer visual and verbal storytelling combined in presentations

Storytelling and Message Clarity Interpretation

In a world where storytelling boosts retention twenty-twofold and remains the preferred method for nearly three-quarters of audiences, it's clear that weaving visuals and narratives isn’t just an art—it’s the clearest path to impactful communication.

Visual Learning and Communication Tools

73% of the population are visual learners
Using visuals in presentations can improve comprehension by up to 400%
69% of people prefer visual aids to enhance their presentations
90% of information transmitted to the brain is visual, and visuals are processed 60,000 times faster than text
72% of people prefer presentations that include images or graphics
90% of the information transmitted to our brains is visual, and visuals are processed 60,000 times faster than text
77% of people prefer to learn visually rather than through reading
People remember only 10% of what they hear after 3 days, but if a visual is added, retention increases to 65%
39% of people have experienced difficulty understanding a presentation due to bad visuals

Visual Learning and Communication Tools Interpretation

Given that 73% of the population are visual learners, visuals enhance comprehension by up to 400%, and most people prefer and remember more through images rather than text—yet 39% still struggle with poor visuals—it's clear that investing in high-quality, eye-catching visuals isn't just an aesthetic choice, but a strategic necessity for effective communication.