Node.js overtook React.js to become the most used web framework among software developers worldwide, as of 2024. According to the survey, 40.8 percent of respondents reported to be using Node.js, while around 39.5 percent were using React.js. Web framework A web framework, or what may sometimes be referred to as a web application framework is a software framework that supports the overall software development of web applications. Web frameworks are utilized to automate menial activities typically performed within web development. In other words, it simplifies the web development process and, therefore, makes it easier to build a website. JavaScript As aforementioned, before being overtaken by React.js, jQuery had been the most used web framework out of the millions of software developers throughout the world. Simply put, jQuery is a cross-platform JavaScript library, that simplifies the usage of JavaScript on websites. While jQuery may be losing popularity, JavaScript still remains one of the most popular programming languages used by software developers worldwide. Throughout the world, programming languages are associated with different salaries. JavaScript programmers are associated with a global salary of 65,580 U.S. dollars, while the salary associated with JavaScript programmers in the United States is significantly more, at 112,000 U.S. dollars.

As of 2025, JavaScript and HTML/CSS are the most commonly used programming languages among software developers around the world, with more than 66 percent of respondents stating that they used JavaScript and just around 61.9 percent using HTML/CSS. Python, SQL, and Bash/Shell rounded out the top five most widely used programming languages around the world. Programming languages At a very basic level, programming languages serve as sets of instructions that direct computers on how to behave and carry out tasks. Thanks to the increased prevalence of, and reliance on, computers and electronic devices in today’s society, these languages play a crucial role in the everyday lives of people around the world. An increasing number of people are interested in furthering their understanding of these tools through courses and bootcamps, while current developers are constantly seeking new languages and resources to learn to add to their skills. Furthermore, programming knowledge is becoming an important skill to possess within various industries throughout the business world. Job seekers with skills in Python, R, and SQL will find their knowledge to be among the most highly desirable data science skills and likely assist in their search for employment.

As of October 2025, 6.04 billion individuals worldwide were internet users, which amounted to 73.2 percent of the global population. Of this total, 5.66 billion, or 68.7 percent of the world's population, were social media users. Global internet usage Connecting billions of people worldwide, the internet is a core pillar of the modern information society. Northern Europe ranked first among worldwide regions by the share of the population using the internet in 2025. In the Netherlands, Norway, and Saudi Arabia, 99 percent of the population used the internet as of February 2025. North Korea was at the opposite end of the spectrum, with virtually no internet usage penetration among the general population, ranking last worldwide. Eastern Asia was home to the largest number of online users worldwide—over 1.34 billion at the latest count. Southern Asia ranked second, with around 1.2 billion internet users. China, India, and the United States rank ahead of other countries worldwide by the number of internet users. Worldwide internet user demographics As of 2024, the share of female internet users worldwide was 65 percent, five percent less than that of men. Gender disparity in internet usage was bigger in African countries, with around a 10-percent difference. Worldwide regions, like the Commonwealth of Independent States and Europe, showed a smaller usage gap between these two genders. As of 2024, global internet usage was higher among individuals between 15 and 24 years old across all regions, with young people in Europe representing the most considerable usage penetration, 98 percent. In comparison, the worldwide average for the age group of 15 to 24 years was 79 percent. The income level of the countries was also an essential factor for internet access, as 93 percent of the population of the countries with high income reportedly used the internet, as opposed to only 27 percent of the low-income markets.

Google.com was the leading web domain in Poland in December 2024, with a reach of 90.79 percent. Youtube.com was next, reaching approximately 66 percent of Polish internet users.

In the European Union, 88 percent of individuals accessed the internet daily in 2024, compared to 86 percent in 2023.

In December 2024, Chinese users spent an average of 171.7 hours on mobile internet, up by 3.5 percent compared to the same month in 2023. Among all categories, short video apps recorded the highest monthly usage, with an average of 62.9 hours. Besides, entertainment apps, particularly mobile games and video streaming, were where users spent plenty of time on.

In the 4th quarter of 2024, the share of internet users who watched vlogs each week in Southeast Asia was highest in the Philippines, at about 49 percent. Contrastingly, about 19 percent of the internet users in Vietnam indicated that they watched vlogs every week during the same period.

In 2024, the number of users of dispensed antidepressants in the Netherlands amounted to some 1.16 million. Throughout 2014 to 2024, the usage of dispensed antidepressants increased by around 160 thousand users.

During the third quarter of 2024, internet users in the United States spent over six hours daily using the internet, with over 4.5 hours spent viewing video content on TV (both broadcast and streamed) as well as more than 2 hours devoted to using social media platforms. This substantial amount of time spent with online media reflects a significant trend in consumption habits, which have been influenced by the need for inexpensive, faster, and more accessible entertainment. Media Consumption Trends and Future Plans The average daily time spent with digital media in the United States is expected to increase from 439 minutes (seven hours and 19 minutes) in 2022 to close to 8 hours by the end of 2025. This pivot is dictated by the ease of access of online entertainment and variety of content available on numerous platforms.According to a survey conducted in April 2023, the majority of consumers in the United States were not planning to make any major changes to most of their media habits in the following year. However, a notable 21 percent planned to increase their time spent listening to podcasts. In general, there was an evident shift towards reducing or ending paid subscriptions to numerous media services. Free entertainment is on social A survey conducted in June 2023 highlighted that adults in the United States spent more time per day on TikTok than on any other leading social media platform, with an average of 53.8 minutes per day. The video sharing network gained more popularity with users than YouTube and Twitter. This underlines the growing interest in short form video and fast entertainment options. Today consumers step away from traditional media and dive into online offers.

Video streaming apps, particularly short-formed video apps, have secured most of the user screen time in China. In December 2024, Chinese mobile users spent an average of three hours on short video apps per day, 16 minutes less than the previous year. In comparison, daily app usage time on instant messaging apps averaged 1.3 hours.

Around seven in 10 American consumers watch television or video content via connected TV, according to a September 2024 survey. Baby boomers were the most likely generation to use the device, with 76 percent of them watching programming via CTVs.

As of December 2024, Tencent owned over 470 apps and reached approximately 1.26 billion app users in China. Alibaba followed with 168 apps and roughly 1.18 billion app users. TikTok's parent ByteDance reached a user pool of over 1.1 billion, overtaking the long-time third placeholder Baidu.

As of June 2024, South Korea had the highest 5G video user experience rating in the Asia-Pacific region, at 78 out of 100. The country also had the highest 5G games experience rating at 91.9 out of 100.

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According to a survey conducted among South Korean in 2024, the mobile internet usage rate of respondents aged between 20 and 49 years old amounted to over ** percent. While those in their sixties still had a high internet usage rate of ** percent, among elderly respondents of 70 years and older the internet penetration dropped majorly. Compared to the previous year, both the youngest and oldest age groups saw significant increases in mobile internet usage.

The number of internet users in the United States was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 13.5 million users (+4.16 percent). After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the number of users is estimated to reach 337.67 million users and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the number of internet users of was continuously increasing over the past years.Depicted is the estimated number of individuals in the country or region at hand, that use the internet. As the datasource clarifies, connection quality and usage frequency are distinct aspects, not taken into account here.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).

As revealed in a 2024 survey on festive marketing in India, the leading purpose brands used real-time consumer data during the festive period, was for personalized product recommendation. Targeted ads came a close second, as indicated by nearly ** percent of surveyed brands. The festive season in India spans between September and February, aligning with nearly every major festival celebrated in the country and marking the most opportune time for marketing.

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According to a survey held in the United States in the summer of 2023, television was the most used source to keep up to date with news about the 2024 presidential election, with over ** percent of adults saying they watched news from TV networks, local TV stations, or cable news channels to keep informed. Social media followed closely behind, whereas newspapers and radio were the least popular options.