Based on survey results from March 2020, daily usage of WhatsApp and Instagram increased the most due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Finland. WhatsApp usage among Finns increased by nine percent compared to the period before the COVID-19 restriction measures were put in place. While most social media platforms increased their popularity, daily usage of Facebook, internet forums, blogs, and LinkedIn decreased during the pandemic.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on daily social media usage in Finland in 2020, by platform
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Mitä seuraavista sosiaalisista medioista käytät? Merkitse myös, miten usein käytät/seuraat eri palveluita. Käyttö päivittäin: Lukuisia kertoja päivässä + 1-2 krt päivässä."
* 493 respondents before the COVID-19 outbreak and 543 respondents after the restrictive measures were introduced by the Finnish government in March 2020.
The results have been weighted to represent the entire population.
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DNA. (May 14, 2020). Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on daily social media usage in Finland in 2020, by platform [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186531/coronavirus-impact-on-social-media-usage-by-platform-finland/
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