Stream Fatigue? Americans Spent 23% Less on Streaming Services in 2024, Study Finds

The average U.S. citizen spent $42.38 per month on streaming services in 2024, down from $55.04 per month a year ago

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In 2024, the average American grew tired of dedicating so much of their budget to streaming, according to one survey.

The average U.S. citizen spent $42.38 on streaming services each month — which comes out to $508.56 over the course of a full year — according to a December report from Reviews, an internet, streaming, and mobile-focused research organization.

That represents a 23% decline from last year, when Reviews found the average American spent $55.o4 each month on services like Netflix, Disney+, and Max. Reviews’ 2024 report is based on a survey of 1,000 Americans.

What’s behind the big drop in streaming spending?

One reason, according to the report, is that 27.8%

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