Children's digital equipment and media consumption costs parents an average of €503 per year, according to a recent survey.
In a recent survey of 1,004 parents with children aged between six and 18, conducted by telephone in the period from the 22nd to the 27th calendar week of 2025, insights were gathered regarding the average spending on digital devices and media for children in Germany.
The survey revealed that parents spend an average of 127, 144, 146, and 149 euros on digital media for children aged between 6 and 9, 13 to 15, and 16 to 18, respectively. For communication and access to digital media, including mobile phone contracts, paid learning software, apps, and computer and video games, parents spend an average of 141 euros across all age groups. However, no data was given on any significant changes in spending on digital media from the previous year for each age group, or on spending on hardware such as smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles, or headphones for each age group.
The survey also showed that spending on mobile phone contracts, games, learning apps, and similar digital media is somewhat lower, with one percent spending nothing in the last 12 months. On the other hand, twenty-three percent spent between 500 and 999 euros, and five percent spent 1,000 euros or more. Seven percent of parents spent less than 100 euros on their child's device equipment in the past 12 months, while six percent spent nothing at all.
Interestingly, there is a clear jump in device spending at the age of 13, with parents spending 437 euros on their child's devices. No significant differences in spending on mobile phone contracts, games, apps, and the like were found across the age range of 10 to 18.
While the survey provides valuable insights into parental spending on digital media and communication for children in Germany, it does not offer specific data on the average annual spending by parents in Germany on digital devices and media for children aged 6 to 18, broken down by hardware and communication expenses. For precise quantitative data, one would typically look for consumer surveys or market research reports from organizations like Statista, Bitkom (a German digital association), or the German Federal Statistical Office, which regularly publish detailed studies on household spending on technology.
The high usage of digital media by children in Germany, averaging around four hours on social media, two hours on computer games, and two hours on streaming services, suggests substantial parental spending on digital devices and communication. However, without a direct, recent study breaking down the spending by hardware and communication for the 6-18 age group, no firm numbers can be provided.
In conclusion, while the survey provides a general overview of parental spending on digital media and communication for children in Germany, more specific and detailed data is needed to fully understand the average annual spending by parents in Germany on digital devices and media for children aged 6 to 18, broken down by hardware and communication expenses.
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