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4 sourced facts about how Americans spend their time each day, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
Answer2.6 hours
Watching TV accounted for half of all leisure time, on average (5.2 hours).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey — 2025 Results (2025) bls.gov
Answer5.2 hours
Watching TV was the leisure activity that occupied the most time (2.6 hours per day).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey — 2025 Results (2025) bls.gov
Answer81 percent
They spent about 2 hours on these activities.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey — 2025 Results (2025) bls.gov
Answer7.4 hours
Those ages 35 to 44 averaged 3.9 hours of leisure and sports per day.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey — 2025 Results (2025) bls.gov