YouTube Shorts vs. Long-Form Watch-Time Share by Age Group in Germany — 2025–2026
Results as of
Review Jan 2025 – May 2026: 55+ users show the highest Shorts dominance at 66% — while 25–34 year-olds are Germany's most long-form-loyal YouTube age group at 42% long-form share
Info
- Sample size
- n = 28,882
- Data date
- Jan 2025 – May 2026
- Segment
- All segments
- Platform
- Browsing
- Market
- Germany
Analysis
Across all five age groups tracked in Germany
This analysis is based on public segment data. For deeper cuts, use our Enterprise interface.
Methodology
Watch-time shares are aggregated across all 17 months from January 2025 to May 2026 for five age groups: 16–24, 25–34, 35–44, 45–54, and 55 and older. Each group's share reflects the proportion of total YouTube watch time (among videos with known duration) going to Shorts versus long-form. Data covers German users with a known birth year.