Media Nations 2025: Wales at a glance

January 2026 | Featured

Ofcom’s Media Nations 2025: Wales report provides the latest evidence on how people in Wales watch, listen to and access media. Based on audience measurement and industry data, it offers essential context for understanding media use, public service broadcasting and digital access in Wales.

Key points

  • People in Wales spend close to five hours a day watching video, more than elsewhere in the UK
  • Broadcast TV in Wales remains resilient, unlike declines seen in other nations
  • Streaming continues to grow, but audiences are layering services rather than replacing traditional viewing
  • Public service media remains highly valued, including BBC Wales and S4C
  • Broadband access is high, but gaps persist, particularly in rural and lower-income areas

Read the full report:
Media Nations 2025 – Wales

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