There are so many hobbies to choose from. How has the popularity of making music as a hobby in the U.S. changed over time? There is only a slight increase from 2023 Q1 to the current value.
What do you do in your free time? Would you consider yourself one of the music enthusiasts? Hobbies cater to different needs like creativity, self-expression, or relaxation. Rather than a pastime we look forward to our hobbies and cut out time for them regularly. If you are looking for hobby inspiration, this ranking of the most popular hobbies in the U.S. might just spark a new interest for you. The survey was conducted online among 15040 to 60327 respondents per quarter in the United States, between 2022 and 2024. Statista Consumer Insights offer you all results of our exclusive Statista surveys, based on more than 2,000,000 interviews.
Popularity of making music as a hobby in the U.S. 2022-2024 as of June 2024, by quarter
Characteristic
Share of respondents
2022 Q1
14%
2022 Q2
15%
2022 Q3
15%
2022 Q4
15%
2023 Q1
16%
2023 Q2
16%
2023 Q3
17%
2023 Q4
17%
2024 Q1
17%
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During the survey, the question "What are your personal hobbies and activities?" has been answered with "Making music".
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