Japan: usage frequency of digital devices at school by age 2021

According to a survey conducted in Japan from July to September 2021, around 21 percent of students aged nine to 12 years used digital gadgets almost every day at their primary schools. About 20 percent of high school students aged 16 to 18 years never used digital devices in classes.

Frequency of use of digital devices at school in Japan as of September 2021, by age group

Characteristic	Almost every day	Three to four times a week	One to two times a week	Two to three times a month	Once a month	Never	No answer/unspecified
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Release date

January 2022

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Region

Japan

Survey time period

July to September 2021

Number of respondents

10,532 respondents

Age group

9-18 years

Special properties

postal and online questionnaire

Method of interview

Questionnaire

Supplementary notes

Original question: "How often do you use digital devices at school?"

Sample size:
9 to 12 years (fourth to sixth grade in primary schools) n=4,430
13 to 15 years (seventh to ninth grade in lower secondary schools) n=3,433
16 to 18 years (10th to 12th grade in upper secondary schools) n= 2,669

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