Many of us will simply verify that music performs an important half in our lives, whether or not it’s apparent or not. It’s no shock to anybody who listens to music commonly. A current Music Consumer Insight Report, made by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), has confirmed this factually as nicely.

The research had many fascinating statistics on topics together with music pirating and the most well-liked genres across the globe. One most important takeaway was how integral music is to our on a regular basis lives. They discovered that on common, folks hearken to music for 17.eight hours per week.

The automobile was discovered to be the place most individuals hear. 66% p.c of individuals globally stated they listened to music whereas driving. In the US alone, it was 75%. The subsequent hottest class was listening at dwelling, sitting at 63%.

IFPI additionally confirmed that youthful folks (ages 16-24) usually tend to hear throughout any exercise: 72% for within the automobile and 69% whereas enjoyable at dwelling. That additionally doesn’t come as an excessive amount of of a shock.

In her introduction, IFPI CEO Frances Moore had this to say – one thing we are able to all agree on:

It can be fascinating to see what modifications subsequent 12 months, nevertheless it’s secure to imagine that music will stay an necessary staple for folks all over the place.

You can learn extra of the report right here.


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