This graph presents the results of a survey on the number of users of commercial portals for music downloads in Germany from 2018 to 2021. In 2021, there were roughly 6.44 million people among the German-speaking population aged 14 years and older who had used Amazon Prime for downloading music.
Number of people who used commercial websites for downloading music in Germany from 2018 to 2021, by provider
(in millions)
Adjust the presentation of the statistic and data points.
Share the statistic on social media channels or embed the statistic in your
website using "Embed Code", where available.
Cite this statistic and select one of the following formats: APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA & Bluebook.
Print the statistic including description and metadata.
Chart type
Number of people who used commercial websites for downloading music in Germany from 2018 to 2021, by provider
Share this statistic
You have no right to use this feature.
Make sure to contact us if you are interested in scientific citation.
You can upgrade your account to enable this functionality for all statistics.
This feature is not available with your current account.Request access
Information on basic sample:
The survey is based on the German-speaking population aged 14 years and older.
Information on random sample:
2018: 23,389 respondents, projected base of 70.45 million people
2019: 23,120 respondents, projected base of 70.60 million people
2020: 23,138 respondents, projected base of 70.63 million people
2021: 22,563 respondents, projected base of 70.54 million people
The figures refer to the following studies: 2018: VuMA 2019; 2019: VuMA 2020; 2020: VuMA 2021; 2021: VuMA 2022.
You can find more information on the methodology of the study here and in the report.
The question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which commercial websites have you used for paid music downloads?" (Original German question: "Und von welchen kommerziellen Portalen haben Sie kostenpflichtige Musik heruntergeladen?")
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
VuMA (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verbrauchs- und Medienanalyse). (November 17, 2021). Number of people who used commercial websites for downloading music in Germany from 2018 to 2021, by provider (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 25, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/453006/music-downloads-users-of-fee-based-platforms-germany/
VuMA (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verbrauchs- und Medienanalyse). "Number of people who used commercial websites for downloading music in Germany from 2018 to 2021, by provider (in millions)." Chart. November 17, 2021. Statista. Accessed April 25, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/453006/music-downloads-users-of-fee-based-platforms-germany/
VuMA (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verbrauchs- und Medienanalyse). (2021). Number of people who used commercial websites for downloading music in Germany from 2018 to 2021, by provider (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 25, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/453006/music-downloads-users-of-fee-based-platforms-germany/
VuMA (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verbrauchs- und Medienanalyse). "Number of People Who Used Commercial Websites for Downloading Music in Germany from 2018 to 2021, by Provider (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 17 Nov 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/453006/music-downloads-users-of-fee-based-platforms-germany/
VuMA (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verbrauchs- und Medienanalyse), Number of people who used commercial websites for downloading music in Germany from 2018 to 2021, by provider (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/453006/music-downloads-users-of-fee-based-platforms-germany/ (last visited April 25, 2025)
Number of people who used commercial websites for downloading music in Germany from 2018 to 2021, by provider (in millions) [Graph], VuMA (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verbrauchs- und Medienanalyse), November 17, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/453006/music-downloads-users-of-fee-based-platforms-germany/
Profit from additional features with an Employee Account
Please create an employee account to be able to mark statistics as favorites.
Then you can access your favorite statistics via the star in the header.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
