In 2021, the majority of respondents in the United States reported that their oldest password was up to two years old. However, for 13.3 percent of respondents, the average number of years for their oldest passwords was between 11 and 20.
Average number of years of oldest passwords used in the United States in 2021
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DIW. (June 28, 2021). Average number of years of oldest passwords used in the United States in 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 03, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1305841/us-number-of-years-of-oldest-passwords/
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