From New York Post · · 40s
Americans spend just 4% of nights out with friends
Americans now spend 4% of nights out with friends, down from 9% in 2003.
In brief
Americans now spend 4% of nights out with friends, down from 9% in 2003. Americans spend 4% of their evenings with friends, down from 9% in 2003. Originally reported by New York Post.
Friday night social time
Americans now spend 4% of their evenings with friends, down from 9% in 2003.
Social activity decline
Total expected weekly time with friends fell from 350 minutes in 2003 to 170 minutes in 2024.
Late night socializing
Late-night socializing past midnight dropped below 1% of time, nearly vanishing.
Social activity trends
Social activity dropped across all types, including home entertainment and exercise classes.
What matters most
Americans spend 4% of their evenings with friends, down from 9% in 2003.
