This statistic displays the share of generational groups who turned to social media when they want to purchase goods in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. When asked where they first turn to when they want to buy something, the generational group who turned to social media the most was the Gen Z group, with 16 percent preferring to purchase goods this way. The generational group who turned to social media the least was the Boomers group, with only one percent of respondents from this group favouring this method of shopping.
Share of generational groups who first turn to social media when they want to purchase something in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017
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Attest. (November 6, 2017). Share of generational groups who first turn to social media when they want to purchase something in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 29, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/790314/individuals-who-turn-to-social-media-when-they-want-to-shop-in-uk/
Attest. "Share of generational groups who first turn to social media when they want to purchase something in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017." Chart. November 6, 2017. Statista. Accessed January 29, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/790314/individuals-who-turn-to-social-media-when-they-want-to-shop-in-uk/
Attest. (2017). Share of generational groups who first turn to social media when they want to purchase something in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 29, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/790314/individuals-who-turn-to-social-media-when-they-want-to-shop-in-uk/
Attest. "Share of Generational Groups Who First Turn to Social Media When They Want to Purchase Something in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2017." Statista, Statista Inc., 6 Nov 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/790314/individuals-who-turn-to-social-media-when-they-want-to-shop-in-uk/
Attest, Share of generational groups who first turn to social media when they want to purchase something in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/790314/individuals-who-turn-to-social-media-when-they-want-to-shop-in-uk/ (last visited January 29, 2023)
Share of generational groups who first turn to social media when they want to purchase something in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 [Graph], Attest, November 6, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/790314/individuals-who-turn-to-social-media-when-they-want-to-shop-in-uk/