Digital Market Outlook: users of digital music in the U.S. 2017-2027, by format

Data provided by Statista Market Insights are estimates.

Definition:

Digital music refers to music that is stored, transmitted, and accessed in a digital format, typically through electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and digital audio players. Digital music can be created, distributed, and consumed entirely in digital form, without the need for physical media such as CDs, vinyl records, or cassette tapes. Digital music can be in various file formats, such as MP3, AAC, FLAC, or WAV, and can be downloaded, streamed, or purchased online from digital music platforms, online stores, or streaming services. Digital music has revolutionized the way music is produced, distributed, and consumed, providing greater accessibility, convenience, and flexibility for music lovers around the world.

Structure:

The market consists out of music streaming, which is the streaming of music through apps on a subscription basis, music downloads, which is the download of music on a device, music streaming advertising and podcast advertising, which are the advertising spendings in each of the markets.

Additional Information:

The market comprises revenues, users, average revenue per user, and penetration rates. Revenues are generated through purchases and subscriptions. Market numbers for digital music can also be found in the advertising and media topic. Key players in the market are companies, such as Spotify, Apple or Amazon.