Global VPN usage reach 2018, by age

Published by
Ani Petrosyan,
Jan 9, 2024
This statistic presents the VPN usage penetration as of 1st quarter 2018, by age group. During the survey period, it was found that 23 percent of global internet users aged 35 to 44 years had used virtual private network in the past month. The main reasons for doing so was in order to access geo-blocked social platforms or media content.

Share of internet users worldwide who have used a VPN in the past month as of 1st quarter 2018, by age group

CharacteristicShare of respondents
16-24 32%
25-34 31%
35-44 23%
45-54 17%
55-64 10%
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Release date

July 2018

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

Q1 2018

Number of respondents

109,780 respondents

Age group

16-64 years

Special properties

internet users

Method of interview

Online survey

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