Facebook user growth rate was estimated at *** percent in 2020. This was the highest growth measured over the evaluated period. With the coronavirus outbreak at the first half of 2020, internet users resorted to social media to stay connected. Facebook was created in 2004 by Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg and has seen unprecedented popularity becoming a leader among social networks.

With roughly three billion monthly active users as of the second quarter of 2023, Facebook is the most used online social network worldwide. The platform surpassed two billion active users in the second quarter of 2017, taking just over 13 years to reach this milestone. In comparison, Meta-owned Instagram took 11.2 years, and Google’s YouTube took just over 14 years to achieve this landmark. As of January 2022, Facebook’s leading audience base was in India, with almost 330 million users whilst the United States ranked second with an approximate total of 179 million users. The platform also finds remarkable popularity in Indonesia and Brazil. Social Media usage in the United States In January 2021, Facebook was the platform on which users in the United States spent the most time per day. The average time spent on Facebook was 33 minutes, followed by TikTok with 32 minutes and Twitter with 31 daily minutes. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all major social media platforms saw an increase in daily usage, which then either plateaued or decreased in 2021. At the end of 2021, over a quarter of all Facebook users in the United States belonged to the 25 to 34 year age group and 18.2 percent of users were in the 35 to 44 year age group. In general, Facebook users were more likely to be female. Meta Platforms Meta is Facebook’s recently renamed parent company and had a grand total of 3.59 billion core product users by the final quarter of 2021. Other Meta products include Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Oculus – Meta’s virtual reality subsidiary which produces VR headsets. In 2021, Meta's revenue amounted to 117 billion US dollars, up from around 86 billion U.S. dollars in the previous financial year.

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The number of Facebook users in the United States was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2028 by in total 12.6 million users (+5.04 percent). After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the Facebook user base is estimated to reach 262.8 million users and therefore a new peak in 2028. Notably, the number of Facebook users of was continuously increasing over the past years.User figures, shown here regarding the platform facebook, have been estimated by taking into account company filings or press material, secondary research, app downloads and traffic data. They refer to the average monthly active users over the period and count multiple accounts by persons only once.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the number of daily active users on Facebook reached 2.1 billion, a minor increase on the previous quarter. When compared with the number of daily active users in the final quarter of 2022, the platform has gained around 100 million users. Facebook’s penetration rate for the United States in 2023 was 72.13 percent, up from 71.43 percent in 2022. The social network’s audience reach is projected to stand at 75.79 percent by 2027.

Most popular social media websites

As of May 2021, Facebook was the most used social media site in the United States, accounting for 71.8 percent of all social media visits. Ranking in second place was Pinterest with 12.4 percent, followed by Twitter and Instagram, with 9.15 percent and 3.82 percent, respectively. Although other sites remain popular, Facebook’s number of visits made it undoubtably the leading social media platform in terms of social media site visits.

For Generation Z and Millennials in the United States, Facebook was one of the least popular platforms used to connect with others. Gen Z and Millennials preferred video sharing platforms, specifically Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube.

Meta’s revenue

Facebook Inc was renamed as Meta in 2021, in a strategic step toward the metaverse. Meta Platforms is now the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp amongst others, together being known as Meta’s Family of Apps.

Meta’s annual revenue for 2021 was 117.92 billion U.S. dollars, up from 85.97 billion in 2020. Within a decade, the company has increased its annual revenue by approximately 114 billion U.S. dollars. In the most recent fiscal year, Meta’s Family of Apps were responsible for over 115 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of Meta’s revenue.

The global number of Facebook users was forecast to continuously increase between 2023 and 2027 by in total *** million users (+***** percent). After the fourth consecutive increasing year, the Facebook user base is estimated to reach *** billion users and therefore a new peak in 2027. Notably, the number of Facebook users was continuously increasing over the past years.User figures, shown here regarding the platform Facebook, have been estimated by taking into account company filings or press material, secondary research, app downloads and traffic data. They refer to the average monthly active users over the period and count multiple accounts by persons only once.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

This statistic represents the growth rate of Facebook users in India from 2016 to 2021. The projected growth rate of Facebook users in India in 2021 was forecasted to be around 9.9 percent, down from around 11.4 percent in 2020.

This statistic presents the fastest-growing brands on Facebook as of March 2021, as measured in growth in social media fans. During the survey period it was found that Jayprehistoricpets was the fastest-growing brand on the social network, gaining over 1.38 million followers within the last month.

Facebook is fast approaching 3 billion monthly active users. That’s about 36% of the world’s entire population that log in and use Facebook at least once a month.

In 2023, there were 3.7 million Facebook users in Ireland. By 2029, it is estimated there will be around 3.8 million users in the country. Overall, there are 4.5 million social media users in Ireland as of 2024. Facebook users in Ireland Females aged 25 to 34 years make up the largest demographic of Irish Facebook users. 13.3 percent of users fall under that category. Just 20.3 percent of Facebook’s user base in the Republic of Ireland is under the age of 25, while 49.1 percent of the user base is between the ages of 25 to 44. Facebook’s slowing growth across Europe While the general number of daily active users (DAU) in Europe continues to increase, Facebook’s growth in Europe slowed considerably compared to previous years. There was no growth at all from the first quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2019, and the company actually lost four million DAU during the first three quarters of 2018. The Cambridge Analytica scandal broke in March 2018, shortly before the company lost three million DAU.

56.5% of Facebook users worldwide are male. This is in direct contrast to only 43.5% of Facebook being female.

The average Facebook user spends about 19.6 per month on Facebook every month. This works out to be about 39 minutes per day.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, there were approximately 1.37 billion monthly active Facebook users across the Asia-Pacific region. Comparatively, in the first quarter of 2015, there were 471 million monthly active Facebook users across the Asia-Pacific region. Facebook’s global domination In more than two decades of existence, Facebook has expanded alongside the evolution of social media and has come to dominate the industry for most of its lifetime. With a leading worldwide social media return on investment and monthly global active users surpassing three billion, Facebook achieved an average revenue of 13 U.S. dollars per user by the end of 2023. The rapid growth of Facebook was fueled in part by the expansion of internet access and smartphone usage globally. Developed markets with high internet penetration rates, such as North America or Western Europe, have seen high Facebook usage. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region, with its growing population and increasing internet use, may offer opportunities for sustained growth. Facebook in the Asia-Pacific region While the Asia-Pacific region's importance for Facebook is relatively small in terms of marginal financial weight, the region's significance in terms of user base and growth potential is considerable. For instance, India led the list of countries with the most Facebook users, with an audience size of more than 378 million in 2024. In addition, Facebook held the largest market share of social media platforms in Asia in terms of traffic generating capability, accounting for more than half of the market as of January 2025.

Introduction

Business On Facebook Statistics: In 2024, Facebook will still be the business giant with a big audience. With more than 3 million active users, it remains the most used worldwide. Businesses crowd on Facebook for its sheer reach and for its access to advertising opportunities that give businesses exponential growth.

This article will share business on Facebook statistics and provide us with major insights into user engagement and advertisement revenue.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Meta's Facebook had 408 million monthly active users (MAUs) in Europe. During the same quarter of 2022, the platform amassed around 407 million MAUs in Europe.

Monthly active users worldwide

In the fourth quarter of 2008 Facebook provided a service for just 100 million active users. Thirteen years on, as of the second quarter of 2021 that number had risen to an astounding 2.89 billion MAUs. The number of MAUs has never taken a backward step during the examined period.

 Growth outside of Europe and North America 

Facebook continues to focus on regions outside of Europe and North America, and the reward of this effort can be seen in areas such as the Asia Pacific region, where the company has seen significant gains in terms of growing the active user base. Facebook reached over 788 million daily active users (DAU) in the second quarter of 2021.

Facebook Meta: Unveiling the Next Era of Social Media

Facebook, the leading social media platform, has embarked on a transformative journey, rebranding itself as Meta. This bold move marks a significant shift in their vision and strategy, as they aim to redefine social media and explore the potential of the metaverse. In this dataset, we delve into the world of Facebook Meta, providing a comprehensive overview of its features, impact, and the implications for the future of social media.

Data Dictionary

Date Range : Last 12 Months Data from July 8, 2023

The Metaverse: Facebook Meta introduces the concept of the metaverse, a virtual reality space where users can interact and engage in a variety of experiences. This immersive environment goes beyond the confines of traditional social media, offering a new level of connectivity, creativity, and shared experiences.

Enhanced Virtual Reality (VR) Capabilities: One of the key elements of Facebook Meta is its focus on VR technology. By leveraging their Oculus virtual reality platform, Meta aims to bring people together in virtual spaces, transcending physical boundaries. Users can connect, play games, attend events, and explore new dimensions through virtual reality.

Avatars and Digital Identity: With the metaverse, users can create personalized avatars that represent their digital identity. These avatars allow individuals to express themselves creatively and engage in virtual interactions with others. Meta is working towards enabling more realistic and customizable avatars to enhance the social experience within the metaverse.

Social Connections and Communities: Facebook Meta emphasizes the importance of social connections and communities within the metaverse. Users can join interest-based groups, form communities, and connect with like-minded individuals. This promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and fosters a sense of belonging within the virtual space.

New Content Formats: As part of Meta's expansion, the pl...

UPDATED 08/12/2013: The editor of Indie Review Magazine, spoke with Facebook on 08/12/2013, and it was confirmed that the technical difficulities with the advertising account have been resolved.

They will be assisting in an investigation to handle the troll problem with the magazne's page, and the other difficulties the page has been experiencing as a direct result of the stalker's harassment.

Attached you will find screenshots of various ads that we've released on Facebook.

The conclusion: The software predicted a performance for all of the ads pictured of 0.01 - 0.03. Prior to having major issues with negative "SEO" tactics on our facebook page the software's predictions for advertising perforamnce was extremely accurate.

After we began experiencing the troll problem, the advertisements began to perform in a very unpredicatble, sporadic, and oftentimes schizophrenic fashion.

The same ad, with the swimsuit model, showed a sustained performance of 0.08 earlier in the day, and later in the evening, after a series of technial difficulties on Facebook's end (with our page) the perforamance of the ad shot down to 0.19.

We took video of the ads from the moment they began to run until we paused them after the money started to deplete at an alarming rate, and what we found was shocking.

In the first 30 minutes our page was growing at a rate of around 3 likes a second (which is what is expected for the predicted growth rate of the ad - 0.01 to 0.03). This rate of growth had been sustained for days in the past with a very similar ad.

Then suddenly the ad performance plunged to dismal numbers that do not accurately reflect the rate at which our likes were initially gained. Not on the specific day in question nor in the past (with the same or similar ad and page content).

At this time, we have paused all of our facebook ads and plan to thoroughly analyze this data.

As stated in a previous article, which is linked below, we cannot comment directly on the internal workings of Facebook's advertising platform as we do not have access to that system - but our data highly suggests that if someone is using bot accounts they can significantly impact page performance.

We have been relying heavily on our custom software pagacke to anaylze the sitaution, and with the help of my neural networks we were able to identify patterns which revealed problem areas and allowed us to adjust our advertising strategy so that our page would be less suspectible to negative SEO tactics.

UPDATE: 08/10/2013 Facebook will be speaking with the editor of Indie Review Magazine, they indicated that there were experiencing technical difficulties. These technical difficulties have been impacting our page for days, thus we've halted our experimentation and will update with another figshare article, once more information has been obtained.

Reference: 1. http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2012/08/01/facebook-investigating-claims-that-80-of-ad-clicks-come-from-bots/ 2. Previous figshare article: http://figshare.com/articles/Potential_Issues_with_FB_Advertising_Algorithms_/767331

This repository contains the final data set used in the analysis -- mmr_data.RData -- as well as all the raw data files which can be freely distributed. See the README file as well as Appendix A for more details.

Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook Inc., continues to dominate the digital landscape with impressive financial growth. In 2024, the company's annual revenue reached a staggering 164.5 billion U.S. dollars, marking a significant increase from 134.9 billion U.S. dollars in the previous year. This upward trajectory reflects Meta's ability to monetize its vast user base across multiple platforms, solidifying its position as a tech giant. Advertising remains the primary revenue driver The bulk of Meta's revenue stems from its advertising operations, particularly within its Family of Apps segment. In 2024, this segment, which includes Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, generated 162 billion U.S. dollars. Despite a slight dip in 2022, Meta's advertising revenue has shown remarkable resilience and growth potential. User engagement and global reach The company's global influence is further illustrated by the fact that every minute, 138.9 million Reels are played on Facebook and Instagram, showcasing the ongoing evolution of user engagement within the Meta ecosystem.

The number of Facebook users in Belgium was forecast to increase between 2024 and 2028 by in total 0.04 million users (+0.51 percent). This overall increase does not happen continuously, notably not in 2026. The Facebook user base is estimated to amount to 7.87 million users in 2028. User figures, shown here regarding the platform facebook, have been estimated by taking into account company filings or press material, secondary research, app downloads and traffic data. They refer to the average monthly active users over the period and count multiple accounts by persons only once.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).