24.06.2024 Marketing and PR
Short Social Video. IAB Poland Report on Short Videos in Social Media
Krzysztof Fiedorek
According to the IAB Poland report from May 2024, short video clips are becoming increasingly popular in Poland. In 2023, 61% of internet users in Poland watched the format known as short social video, and 23% of them created such videos themselves. Polish internet users spend an average of 43 minutes a day watching them.

Every day in Poland, an average of 5 billion short videos are watched, and users of social media platforms spend an average of 43 minutes a day viewing them. In 2023, 61% of internet users in Poland watched short social videos, marking a 15% increase compared to 2022. The percentage of creators recording such formats stands at 23%, reflecting a 10% year-on-year increase.
The most popular formats of short videos are humorous, educational, and musical. More and more individuals are also using short videos to promote their products and services.
Where to Watch, Where to Publish?
The most popular platforms for watching and creating short videos are YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. These videos are typically shot in a vertical format and last up to 60 seconds.
- YouTube Shorts is the most popular platform for watching short videos in Poland, with a 52% market share.
- TikTok ranks second with a 38% market share.
- Instagram Reels is in third place with a 10% market share.
Who Watches the Most?
The audience for short videos mainly consists of young people aged 18-34. They are typically active on social media and eagerly use platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
- 73% of short video viewers are aged 18-34.
- 62% of short video viewers are women.
- Short video viewers are generally active on social media and use a variety of platforms.
Marketing Perspectives
It is no surprise that this gaining popularity format is increasingly being used by the advertising and marketing industry. Reaching a wide audience, building brand awareness, increasing customer engagement, and generating leads and sales are benefits that cannot be overlooked.
- 80% of marketers plan to use short videos in their marketing campaigns in 2024.
- 72% of marketers believe that short videos are an effective way to reach new audiences.
- 65% of marketers find that short videos are an effective way to increase customer engagement.
The full IAB Poland report titled "Short Social Videos - IAB Poland 052024" can be found at
https://www.iab.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Short_Social_Video_IAB_Polska_052024.pdf
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