The Evolving News Landscape: Insights from Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025

At a time of deep political, economic, and environmental uncertainty, understanding how people get news has never been more crucial. The Reuters Institute’s 14th Digital News Report (2025) draws on nearly 100,000 surveys across 48 countries to take the pulse of global news habits. Its findings reveal a media world in flux: traditional outlets are “struggling to connect with much of the public” amid falling engagement and trust, even as social and video platforms surge in influence. Readers remain anxious about misinformation, and new technologies like AI chatbots are just beginning to alter the news experience. These trends (from our devices to our doubts) will shape how journalism reaches people in the years ahead.