The statistic displays the share of internet users who follow sports stars on social media in 2014, by region. In 2014, it was found that 18 percent of respondents from Europe stated that they liked to follow sports stars on social media services like Facebook or Twitter. Further information about the Premier League can be found in the Dossier: Premier League.
Share of internet users worldwide who follow athletes on social media as of 4th quarter 2014, by region
Which of the following type of people or organizations do you prefer to follow online via social media services (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.)? Sports stars
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GWI. (March 9, 2015). Share of internet users worldwide who follow athletes on social media as of 4th quarter 2014, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 11, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/582869/share-of-internet-users-who-follow-sports-stars-on-social-media-by-region/
GWI. "Share of internet users worldwide who follow athletes on social media as of 4th quarter 2014, by region." Chart. March 9, 2015. Statista. Accessed August 11, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/582869/share-of-internet-users-who-follow-sports-stars-on-social-media-by-region/
GWI. (2015). Share of internet users worldwide who follow athletes on social media as of 4th quarter 2014, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 11, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/582869/share-of-internet-users-who-follow-sports-stars-on-social-media-by-region/
GWI. "Share of Internet Users Worldwide Who Follow Athletes on Social Media as of 4th Quarter 2014, by Region." Statista, Statista Inc., 9 Mar 2015, https://www.statista.com/statistics/582869/share-of-internet-users-who-follow-sports-stars-on-social-media-by-region/
GWI, Share of internet users worldwide who follow athletes on social media as of 4th quarter 2014, by region Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/582869/share-of-internet-users-who-follow-sports-stars-on-social-media-by-region/ (last visited August 11, 2022)
