This statistic presents the frequency of internet users in the United States accessing Facebook, sorted by gender. As of February 2018, it was found that 69 percent of female U.S. online users accessed Facebook at least once a day, while only 54 percent of male respondents reported the same.
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Facebook usage frequency in the United States 2018, by gender
Frequency of Facebook use in the United States as of February 2018, by gender
This statistic presents the frequency of internet users in the United States accessing Facebook, sorted by gender. As of February 2018, it was found that 69 percent of female U.S. online users accessed Facebook at least once a day, while only 54 percent of male respondents reported the same.
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| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| At least once a day | 54% | 69% |
| A few times a week | 15% | 10% |
| At least once a week | 5% | 4% |
| A few times a month | 3% | 3% |
| At least once a month | 5% | 3% |
| Never | 15% | 9% |
| Don't know/No opinion | 2% | 2% |
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| At least once a day | 54% | 69% |
| A few times a week | 15% | 10% |
| At least once a week | 5% | 4% |
| A few times a month | 3% | 3% |
| At least once a month | 5% | 3% |
| Never | 15% | 9% |
| Don't know/No opinion | 2% | 2% |
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This statistic presents the frequency of internet users in the United States accessing Facebook, sorted by gender. As of February 2018, it was found that 69 percent of female U.S. online users accessed Facebook at least once a day, while only 54 percent of male respondents reported the same.
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- Release date
- February 2018
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- February 8 to February 10, 2018
- Number of respondents
- 2,201 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- internet users
- Method of interview
- Online interview
- Supplementary notes
- Question: "How often do you use the following social media platforms? Facebook"
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- February 8 to February 10, 2018
- Number of respondents
- 2,201 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- internet users
- Method of interview
- Online interview
- Supplementary notes
- Question: "How often do you use the following social media platforms? Facebook"
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