Average hours of screen use per day "during the weekend (Saturday or Sunday)” by gender and age group

Based on the 2026 Flash Eurobarometer 'Impact of excessive screen time and social media on young people’s mental health', this chart shows how many hours European adolescents spend on screens during a typical weekend (Saturday and Sunday), broken down by gender and age group. The data reveal a clear developmental trend, with screen time increasing steadily as children grow older. Weekend usage grows from an average of 5.5 hours for 13–14-year-olds to a peak of 7.1 hours for 17–18-year-olds, representing a 29% increase in digital engagement over four years. Female adolescents report slightly higher-intensity usage (6.3 hours), compared to their male peers (5.9 hours).