United States: social network penetration 2017-2023
Social network user penetration in the United States from 2017 to 2023
by J. Clement,
last edited
Feb 18, 2019
This statistic provides information on the social network penetration in the United States from 2017 to 2023. In 2023, it is expected that 76 percent of the population in the United States will be accessing social networks, up from 74.5 percent in 2018.
Social network user penetration in the United States from 2017 to 2023
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| Percentage of population | |
|---|---|
| 2023* | 76% |
| 2022* | 75.9% |
| 2021* | 75.6% |
| 2020* | 75.4% |
| 2019* | 75% |
| 2018 | 74.5% |
| 2017 | 74% |
| Percentage of population | |
|---|---|
| 2023* | 76% |
| 2022* | 75.9% |
| 2021* | 75.6% |
| 2020* | 75.4% |
| 2019* | 75% |
| 2018 | 74.5% |
| 2017 | 74% |
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by J. Clement,
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Feb 18, 2019
This statistic provides information on the social network penetration in the United States from 2017 to 2023. In 2023, it is expected that 76 percent of the population in the United States will be accessing social networks, up from 74.5 percent in 2018.
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- 2017 to 2018
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* Forecast.
Individuals who use a social network site via any device at least once per month.
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* Forecast.
Individuals who use a social network site via any device at least once per month.
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- Instagram user share in the United States 2019, by age group
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- U.S. consumer benefits of calling out brands on social media 2017
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