This statistic shows the results of a survey on the usage of free and paid-for online music services in Europe in 2016, broken down by age. The survey found that 75 percent of respondents aged between 15 and 24 years stated to only or mainly use free services when accessing music online.
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Usage of free and paid online music services in Europe in 2016, by age
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European Commission. (September 15, 2016). Usage of free and paid online music services in Europe in 2016, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/675059/free-vs-paid-digital-music-service-usage-by-age-in-europe/
European Commission. "Usage of free and paid online music services in Europe in 2016, by age." Chart. September 15, 2016. Statista. Accessed June 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/675059/free-vs-paid-digital-music-service-usage-by-age-in-europe/
European Commission. (2016). Usage of free and paid online music services in Europe in 2016, by age. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/675059/free-vs-paid-digital-music-service-usage-by-age-in-europe/
European Commission. "Usage of Free and Paid Online Music Services in Europe in 2016, by Age." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Sep 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/675059/free-vs-paid-digital-music-service-usage-by-age-in-europe/
European Commission, Usage of free and paid online music services in Europe in 2016, by age Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/675059/free-vs-paid-digital-music-service-usage-by-age-in-europe/ (last visited June 18, 2025)
Usage of free and paid online music services in Europe in 2016, by age [Graph], European Commission, September 15, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/675059/free-vs-paid-digital-music-service-usage-by-age-in-europe/