Social media addiction is global problem that’s becoming a serious cause for concern, as it continues to eat into humanity in a drastic way.
In this article, we bring you the latest facts and statistics about social media addiction that we’ve gathered from the internet and pulled from our recent survey of over 5,000 American social media users.
Key Social Media Addiction Statistics
- More than 330 million people suffer from social media addiction worldwide.
- 7% of all social media users are addicted to social media.
- 4.2 billion people use social media (roughly 55% of the world’s population).
- The average person spends 2 hours and 32 minutes on social media per day.
- Teens spend the most time on social media, with an average of 3 hours and 1 minute per day.
- Some teens spend up to 9 hours per day on social media.
- Female teenagers are the most likely to suffer from social media addiction.
- TikTok is the most addictive social media platform.
- 73% of people sleep with or next to their phone at night.
- 50% of people caught driving while using their phone were on social media.
How Many People Are Addicted To Social Media?
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More than 330 million people suffer from social media addiction
The latest social media addiction statistics show that more than 330 million people suffer from internet and social media addiction in 2021. This is up from 210 million social media addicts in 2019.
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7% Of Social Media Users Suffer From Addiction
There are more than 4.2 billion social media users in 2021 (up from 3.96 billion in 2020), which is more than half of the world’s entire population (55%).
Reports indicate that currently more than 330 million suffer from social media addiction, which means that 7% of social media users suffer from social media addiction.
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People Spend An Average of 2 Hours And 32 Minutes On Social Media Per Day
The average person spends 2 hours and 32 minutes on social media per day, and most of it happens on the five most popular platforms – Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
Although Facebook is the biggest social media platform with over 2.23 billion users, and TikTok has been reported as the most addictive social media platform, social media users spend the most daily time on YouTube – averaging 44 minutes per day on the platform.
Teenage Social Media Addiction Statistics
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Teens aged 13 to 18-years-old spend the most time on social media, with an average of 3 hours and 1 minute per day.
The fact that teenagers still enjoy the most care free age of a human being’s lifetime allows them spend an average of 3 hours and 1 minute per day on social media platforms. However, this also means the risk of social media addiction is highest in teens.
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Some Teenagers Spend Up To 9 Hours Every Day On Social Media
Statistics suggest that some American teenagers spend a “mind-blowing” nine hours a day on social media, entertaining themselves by streaming videos, listening to music, talking with friends and playing games.
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Teens Who Spend 5 Hours A Day On Their Phones Are 2x More Likely To Show Depressive Symptoms
One study has proven that spending more than 5 hours per day on a mobile device goes hand-in-hand with a higher risk of depression.
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Young, Single Females Are Addicted To Social Media More Than Any Other Group
This is mostly caused by psychological factors that are linked to a excessive need for admiration and validation.
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10% Of Teens Check Their Phones More Than 10x Per Night
A recent survey showed that 10% of teens check for notifications more than 10 times a night, and about 45% of total social media users check their phones once at least per night when they should be sleeping.
Shocking Facts About Social Media Addiction
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50% Of People Caught While Driving Using Their Phone Are Checking Social Media
A considerable number of research studies conclude that texting and driving also appears to be a significant problem in society, especially among younger drivers.
However, there are now reports that up to 50% of people caught on their mobile phones while driving in 2020 weren’t just texting; they’ve been posing for selfies, updating social media posts, and even live-streaming.
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73% Of People Sleep With Or Next To Their Phone Every Night
In our recent survey, 73% of people said they prefer sleeping with their phones beside them or under their pillow.
Sadly, these people are unware that this can cause sleep disturbances which has been linked to numerous physical and mental health issues.
Furthermore, 63% of people said that checking their phone is the first thing they do when they wake up.
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78% Of All Americans Check Social Every Day
Research shows that about 86% of American’s have an active social media account and that 78% of these social media users check at least one of their accounts every day; with more than 60% of them checking social media several times in a day.
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