Canadian Government Executive - Volume 24 - Issue 06

$0.7 Billion on E-books, Audiobooks and Podcasts $136 on E-books, Audiobooks and Podcasts $1.1 Billion on Music $111 on Music $3.1 Billion on Apps and Software $258 on Apps and Software $1.9 Billion on Videos $148 on Videos $1.3 Billion on Online Games $223 on Online Games 20 / Canadian Government Executive // December 2018/January 2019 The dashboard The Digital Economy Survey conducted for the period July 2017 to June 2018 , reveals that the ways Canadians (18 years and over) buy, consume and sell goods and services are changing with the increasing digitalization of the economy. Here are some findings from the survey. Digital Economy Survey Canada’s Canadians spent a total of $8.1 Billion on digital products Canadians spent an average of $412 on digital products 64% Videos 57% Apps and Software 51% Music 33% E-books, Audiobooks and Podcasts 31% Online Games Nearly 80% of Canadians are using free or paid versions of digital products