Screen Time Statistics 2025 — How Much Time Do We Spend on Phones?

Comprehensive screen time statistics for 2025. How much time does the average person spend on their phone? Data from global studies and 230,000+ Minimalist Launcher users.

Last updated: January 15, 2025

6 hours 37 minutes
Average daily screen time (global)
Source: DataReportal 2024
3 hours 50 minutes
Average daily phone screen time
Source: App Annie 2024
96 times
Phone pickups per day
Source: Asurion 2023
2 hours 23 minutes
Time spent on social media daily
Source: GWI 2024
75% in 7 days
Screen time reduction with Minimalist Launcher
Source: Internal data, 230k+ users
80%
Percentage of people who check phone within 10 min of waking
Source: Reviews.org 2024
~100 days
Annual screen time per person
Source: Calculated from daily averages
~17 years
Lifetime screen time (ages 12-80)
Source: Calculated from daily averages

Key Takeaways

The average person spends nearly 4 hours per day on their phone — that's roughly 60 full days per year and potentially 17+ years over a lifetime. Social media accounts for the largest share at 2+ hours daily. These numbers have been increasing year over year.

How Minimalist Launcher Users Compare

Among 230,000+ Minimalist Launcher users, the average screen time drops by 75% within the first 7 days. Users report going from 4-6 hours daily to just 1-2 hours, reclaiming 2-4 hours every day for more meaningful activities.

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