A 2022 survey among internet users in the United Kingdom (UK) found that 49 percent of female and 50 percent of male respondents fell within the "medium" usage category, meaning they carried out five to eight types of internet activity. Overall, more female users stated performing nine to 13 different online activities.
Breadth of internet usage in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2022, by gender
Narrow usage means 1-10 types of internet activity Medium usage means 11-15 types of internet activity Broad usage means 16-20 types of internet activity.
N (female respondents) = 1,825
N (male respondents) = 2,040
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Ofcom. (January 19, 2023). Breadth of internet usage in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2022, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 11, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/323031/breadth-of-internet-usage-by-gender-uk/
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