As of March 2025, the share of time spent using the internet on smartphone devices among users in the United Kingdom (UK) was approximately 96 percent. Internet usage via smartphone was the highest amongst UK users aged between the ages 25 and 54 years, 98 percent. Furthermore, tablet devices had the largest engagement among users aged between 65 and over, while the share of time spent accessing the internet via PC or laptop devices was highest among UK users aged 75 and over.

As of February 2024, over a third of online users worldwide were aged between 25 and 34 years. Website visitors in this age bracket constituted the biggest group of online users worldwide. Also, 19 percent of global online users were aged 18 to 24 years. The global digital population aged 65 or older represented approximately 4.2 percent of all internet users worldwide. Social media usage and Meta Social media is a major driver of internet use, with a global penetration rate of 62.2 percent. On average, internet users spend 143 minutes per day on social media, highlighting its significant impact on daily online activities. The usage of social media is mostly dominated by Meta platforms, which own four of the largest social media platforms. Facebook leads the ranking with over three billion active users, followed by Instagram and WhatsApp. Instagram's global popularity Meta’s social video platform, Instagram, had long been one of the most engaging social media platforms worldwide, and it was projected to reach 1.44 billion monthly active users. Instagram was particularly favored by users aged 18 to 34, thanks to its ability to offer a variety of interactive content, from images and carousels. This diverse range of content types was a key factor in its popularity among its young user base.

This table contains 62400 series, with data for years 2016 - 2016 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (13 items: Canada; Atlantic provinces; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; ...); Age group (10 items: Total, 15 years and over; 15 to 24 years; 25 to 54 years; 25 to 34 years; ...); Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Male; Female); Effect of technology use on life (5 items: Helps to communicate; Saves time; Interferes with other things in life; Helps to be more creative; ...); Response (8 items: Always or often; Always; Often; Sometimes; ...); Estimates (4 items: Number of persons; Percentage of persons; Low 95% confidence interval, percent; High 95% confidence interval, percent).

Percentage of Internet users by selected Internet service and technology, such as; home Internet access, use of smart home devices, use of smartphones, use of social networking accounts, use or purchase of streaming services, use of government services online and online shopping.

As of June 2024, 99 percent of adults in the United States between 18 and 49 years were internet users, making it the age group with the highest level of internet penetration in the country. A further share of 97 percent of adults using the internet were between 18 and 29 years old. Mobile internet usage Mobile internet usage continues to surge in the United States, with 96.2 percent of internet users accessing the web via phones as of the third quarter of 2023. In April 2024, YouTube's mobile app led with a 74 percent audience reach, while TikTok topped weekly engagement among social apps. Mobile apps and privacy Mobile apps became an essential part of mobile users, this high usage raised new concerns about data privacy. By June 2023, three in four internet users supported data localization to protect their information. Additionally, As of September 2024, 13.5 percent of paid iOS apps stated that they collected user data, with 88 percent of this data used to enhance app functionality.

Information Technology Usage and Penetration - Table 720-90003 : Persons aged 10 and over who had used the Internet by sex and age group

As of 2024, the percentage of internet users aged 15-24 in Europe was the highest among worldwide regions, 98 percent. The member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) ranked second, with 97 percent of the age group using the internet. The Americas showed the third-highest internet penetration rate worldwide, 95 percent. Young people in Africa were the least connected, with only 53 percent being connected to the internet. Overall, 79 percent of the global population between 15 and 24 years stated using the internet as of 2024.

This dataset contains 500 synthetic records of technology usage behavior, capturing how different devices are utilized for various purposes across age groups. It aims to provide insights into consumer technology preferences, usage habits, and engagement levels. The data is fully artificial and generated for educational and analytical purposes.

Dataset Features The dataset includes the following columns:

• Date: The date when the usage was recorded, spanning a simulated timeline in 2024.
• Technology Category: The type of device being used (e.g., Smartphones, Laptops, Tablets).
• Usage Purpose: The primary purpose of using the device (e.g., Work, Entertainment, Education, Social Media).
• Brand: The brand of the device being used (e.g., Apple, Samsung, Google, Microsoft).
• Age Group: The age group of the user (e.g., Under 18, 18-24, 25-34, etc.).
• Daily Usage (Hours): The approximate number of hours the device was used per day.

Potential Use Cases 1. Market Analysis: - Understand brand preferences and usage purposes for different devices. - Identify trends in technology adoption by age group. 2. Behavioral Insights: - Explore correlations between daily usage and device categories. - Analyze which purposes dominate technology usage (e.g., work vs. entertainment). 3. Data Visualization Projects: - Create charts or dashboards to visualize technology engagement trends. 4. Machine Learning Models: - Use the data to predict device usage patterns or preferences.

Key Highlights - Includes a diverse range of device types, purposes, and brands. - Simulates realistic daily usage habits across six distinct age groups. - Useful for practicing data cleaning, visualization, and predictive analytics.

Acknowledgments This dataset is fully synthetic and was generated using Python. It does not contain any real-world user data and is intended solely for educational and research purposes.

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.

Introduction

Average Screen Time Statistics: Screens have become a major part of our daily lives; they have changed how people work, communicate, learn, and seek entertainment today, with the average screen time for internet users now occupying a large portion of their waking hours.

This rise in digital engagement is driven by the rapid global adoption of mobile technology, the pervasive influence of social media platforms, and the change toward remote professional and educational models.

Analyzing these detailed average screen time statistics is important for industries from public health to technology development firms. We offer concrete, data-based insights into changing consumer behavior, digital dependency, and the resulting health and societal challenges.

So, this report delivers a complete walk-around, breaking down the most current global, regional, and demographic patterns, emphasizing the facts that shape our relationship with technology. Let’s get started.

Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 25 and Above: Education: Basic data was reported at 51.790 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.980 % for 2022. Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 25 and Above: Education: Basic data is updated yearly, averaging 24.100 % from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2023, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.790 % in 2023 and a record low of 2.085 % in 2005. Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 25 and Above: Education: Basic data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Czech Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.TB001: Information and Communicaton Technology Usage.

Differences in the number and proportion of persons with disabilities in terms of those who use or do not use information and communication technology-related (ICT-related) assistive aids, devices, or technologies by province, age group and gender.

As of September 2023, it was found that 42 percent of adults in the United States aged between 18 and 29 years used X (formerly Twitter). This age group was the microblogging service’s biggest audience in the United States, followed by a 27 percent usage reach among 30 to 49-year-olds. X users in the United StatesAs of the first quarter of 2019, Twitter had 68 million monthly active users in the United States. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the number of monetizable daily active Twitter users in the country amounted to 37 million. As of January 2021, 61.6 percent of U.S. Twitter audiences were male and 38.4 percent were female. According to a February 2019 survey of social media users in the United States, Twitter was the most popular social network for news consumption. X usage in the United StatesTwitter is popular among users looking to catch up and chime in on current and trending topics and live-tweet about events and media. Live-tweeting television series or sporting events is a popular user activity and in 2018, the most popular television series based on average number of Twitter interactions per episode was ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’. In terms of global sporting events, it does not get much bigger than the Olympic Games. During the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang 2018, Twitter accounted for 50 percent of stakeholder posts during the Winter.

Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 16 and Above data was reported at 85.994 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 84.540 % for 2022. Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 16 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 70.419 % from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2023, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.994 % in 2023 and a record low of 28.000 % in 2003. Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 16 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Czech Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.TB001: Information and Communicaton Technology Usage.

Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 75 and Above data was reported at 34.398 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.860 % for 2022. Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 75 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 10.408 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2023, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.398 % in 2023 and a record low of 0.912 % in 2006. Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 75 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Czech Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.TB001: Information and Communicaton Technology Usage.

Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 25 and Above: Education: Tertiary data was reported at 96.583 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 96.555 % for 2022. Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 25 and Above: Education: Tertiary data is updated yearly, averaging 91.369 % from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2023, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.583 % in 2023 and a record low of 64.100 % in 2003. Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 25 and Above: Education: Tertiary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Czech Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.TB001: Information and Communicaton Technology Usage.

Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 16 to 24 data was reported at 99.781 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 99.671 % for 2022. Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 16 to 24 data is updated yearly, averaging 96.300 % from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2023, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 99.781 % in 2023 and a record low of 59.500 % in 2003. Czech Republic ICT Usage: Internet Users: Age: 16 to 24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Czech Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.TB001: Information and Communicaton Technology Usage.

Information Technology Usage and Penetration - Table 720-90008 : Persons aged 15 and over who had made online purchases for personal matters by sex and age group

📊 About the Dataset

Technology adoption has been evolving rapidly, shaping industries and consumer behaviors worldwide. This dataset provides insights into global gadget consumption trends from 2015 to 2025, covering smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles, smartwatches, and 5G penetration rates.

🎯 Use Cases

• 📈 Market research & consumer behavior analysis
• 🔮 Forecasting future tech adoption trends
• ♻️ Studying the impact of e-waste generation
• 🌐 Understanding 5G penetration across different countries

📑 Column Descriptions

The EU survey on the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in households and by individuals is an annual survey conducted since 2002 aiming at collecting and disseminating harmonised and comparable information on the use of ICT in households and by individuals.

Data presented in this domain are collected on a yearly basis by the National Statistical Institutes and are based on Eurostat's annual model questionnaire. This questionnaire is updated each year to reflect the evolving situation of information and communication technologies.

Indicators from this survey are used for benchmarking purposes and in particular, this survey supports measuring the implementation of one of the six priorities for the period 2019-2024 of the von der Leyen European Commission – A Europe fit for the digital age. The strategy is built on three pillars: (1) Technology that works for the people; (2) A fair and competitive digital economy; (3) An open, democratic and sustainable society. Furthermore, it facilitates monitoring of the EU’s digital targets for 2030 set by the Digital Compass for the EU's Digital Decade, evolving around four cardinal points: skills, digital transformation of businesses, secure and sustainable digital infrastructures, and digitalization of public services.

Data on the use of ICT are also used in the Consumer Conditions Scoreboard (purchases over the Internet) and in the Employment Guidelines (e-skills of individuals).

Coverage: The characteristics to be provided are drawn from the following list of subjects:

• access to and use of ICTs by individuals and/or in households,
• use of the internet and other electronic networks for different purposes (e-commerce for example) by individuals and/or in households,
• ICT security and trust,
• ICT competence and skills,
• barriers to the use of ICT and the Internet,
• perceived effects of ICT usage on individuals and/or on households,
• use of ICT by individuals to exchange information and services with governments and public administrations (e-government),
• access to and use of technologies enabling connection to the Internet or other networks from anywhere at any time (ubiquitous connectivity).

In 2024, the survey collects data on the access to information and communication technologies (ICT), on the use of the internet, e-government, e-commerce, internet of things and green ICT.

Breakdowns (see details of available breakdowns in the document stored in the Annexes):

Relating to households:

• by region of residence (NUTS 1, optional: NUTS 2)
• by geographical location: less developed regions, transition regions, more developed regions
• by degree of urbanisation (till 2012: densely/intermediate/sparsely populated areas; from 2012: densely/thinly populated area, intermediate density area)
• by type of household
• by household's net monthly income (optional until 2020, mandatory since 2021)

Relating to individuals:

• by region of residence (NUTS1, optional: NUTS 2)
• by geographical location: less developed regions, transition regions, more developed regions
• by degree of urbanisation: (till 2012: densely/intermediate/sparsely populated areas; from 2012: densely/thinly populated area, intermediate density area)
• by gender
• by country of birth, country of citizenship (as of 2010, optional in 2010)
• by educational level: ISCED 1997 up to 2013 and ISCED 2011 from 2014 onwards.
• by occupation: manual/non-manual; ICT/non-ICT worker; 2-digit ISCO categories (optional until 2020, mandatory since 2021)
• by employment situation
• by age (in completed years and by groups)
• legal / de facto marital status (2011-2014, optional)

Regional breakdowns (NUTS) are available only for a selection of indicators disseminated in the regional tables in Eurobase (Regional Information society statistics by NUTS regions (isoc_reg)):

• households with access to the internet at home
• households with broadband access
• individuals who have never used a computer
• individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities
• individuals who used the internet for interaction with public authorities
• individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for private use
• individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work.