Internet users time spent online by device 2019 l Statistic| Statista

Since 2013, global mobile internet usage has grown significantly, much to the detriment of PC and laptop internet access. As of 2019, internet users worldwide spent a daily average of 3 hours and 23 minutes online via mobile and only 3 hours and 27 minutes via PC/laptop.

Time spent online by internet users worldwide from 2013 to 2019, by device (in hours.minutes)

Characteristic	PC/laptop	Mobile
2013	4.27	1.37
2014	4.16	2.02
2015	3.57	2.2
2016	3.54	2.36
2017	3.4	3.05
2018	3.27	3.17
2019	3.27	3.23

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Release date

June 2019

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Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2013 to 2019

Number of respondents

1,717,699 respondents

Age group

16-64 years

Special properties

internet users

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: On an average day, how long do you spend online on a mobile/PC/laptop/tablet?

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