During a 2024 survey conducted in the United States, among respondents who were smartphone users over the age of 55, less than 30 percent spent one to four hours on their smartphone per week. This is in stark contrast to respondents aged between 18 and 34, the majority of which spent between 40 or more hours a week on their phones.
Time spent using smartphone per week in the United States in 2024, by age
Sample matched to U.S. Census for age, gender and race
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "About how much time do you spend using your smartphone in a typical week? (Among those who use a smartphone regularly)"
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Vorhaus Advisors. (May 1, 2024). Time spent using smartphone per week in the United States in 2024, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1310218/time-spent-using-smartphone-age-us/
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