As of the third quarter of 2024, female users between 16 and 24 years were the demographic group that spent the most time online, using the internet for around seven hours and 35 minutes daily. Male users, of the same age group, spent seven hours and 11 minutes daily online. Among the less active demographic groups were internet users aged 65 and older, who reported spending, on average, up to four hours online daily.
Average daily time spent using the internet by 3rd quarter 2024, by age and gender
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The source adds the following: "Data for audience aged 65+ are not yet available in all countries, so findings for audiences aged 65+ may not be directly comparable with hose for other age groups."
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