LinkedIn users in Sweden 2015-2018
Share of individuals who used LinkedIn in Sweden from 2015 to 2018
Over three thousand Swedes were interviewed in a survey from 2018 on the usage of LinkedIn, and 30 percent of them stated to use it. The social network popularity grew over the last few years from 22 percent of people using it in 2015, to 30 percent in 2017 and 2018. The Swedes who worked within the IT and communication branch used LinkedIn most, compared to representatives from other branches. Over 60 percent of IT employees used the platform and over 50 percent of the employees within the finance sector did.
Why LinkedIn?
When people were asked why they used LinkedIn in Sweden in 2017, the most common purpose was to strengthen professional network, according to 80 percent of the respondents. 27 percent of the respondents used LinkedIn to follow brands or companies and 17 percent used it for news. Regarding usage frequency, most of the Swedes (24 percent) used it several times a week in 2017. Only five percent reported to be using the network several times a day.
Social media in Sweden
The popularity of social media , in general, grew over the years. In fact, 54 percent of the interviewed Swedes participated in social networks in 2011, while in 2018 the percentage was 70 percent. The usage rate peaked in 2017, when 71 percent of the respondents used the platform.
Share of individuals who used LinkedIn in Sweden from 2015 to 2018
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