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Social networking penetration in Great Britain 2011-2018
Social networking penetration in Great Britain 2011-2018
Share of individuals using social networks in Great Britain from 2011 to 2018
by S. O'Dea,
last edited
Oct 2, 2018
This statistic shows the use of social networks, like Facebook or Twitter, among individuals in Great Britain from 2011 to 2018. It reveals that in 2018, 65 percent of individuals reported using social networks.
Share of individuals using social networks in Great Britain from 2011 to 2018
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| Share of individuals | |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 45% |
| 2012 | 48% |
| 2013 | 53% |
| 2014 | 54% |
| 2015 | 61% |
| 2016 | 63% |
| 2017 | 66% |
| 2018 | 65% |
| Share of individuals | |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 45% |
| 2012 | 48% |
| 2013 | 53% |
| 2014 | 54% |
| 2015 | 61% |
| 2016 | 63% |
| 2017 | 66% |
| 2018 | 65% |
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by S. O'Dea,
last edited
Oct 2, 2018
This statistic shows the use of social networks, like Facebook or Twitter, among individuals in Great Britain from 2011 to 2018. It reveals that in 2018, 65 percent of individuals reported using social networks.
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- Release date
- August 2018
- Region
- United Kingdom (Great Britain)
- Survey time period
- 2011 to 2018
- Number of respondents
- 1,800**
- Age group
- 16 years and older
- Special properties
- within the last 3 months
- Method of interview
- Face-to-face interview
- Supplementary notes
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* The source indicates: "The source of this information is the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OLS). The OLS is a multi-purpose survey developed by ONS for use by government departments, other public bodies, charities, academics and the media. It provides a fast, cost effective and reliable way of obtaining information on topics too brief to warrant their own survey."
** The Opinions and Lifestyle Survey is carried out by interviewing a nationally representative sample of households in Great Britain. About 1,800 households are sampled each month and estimates are subject to sampling variability, as are those from all sample surveys.
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- Region
- United Kingdom (Great Britain)
- Survey time period
- 2011 to 2018
- Number of respondents
- 1,800**
- Age group
- 16 years and older
- Special properties
- within the last 3 months
- Method of interview
- Face-to-face interview
- Supplementary notes
-
* The source indicates: "The source of this information is the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OLS). The OLS is a multi-purpose survey developed by ONS for use by government departments, other public bodies, charities, academics and the media. It provides a fast, cost effective and reliable way of obtaining information on topics too brief to warrant their own survey."
** The Opinions and Lifestyle Survey is carried out by interviewing a nationally representative sample of households in Great Britain. About 1,800 households are sampled each month and estimates are subject to sampling variability, as are those from all sample surveys.
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