This statistic illustrates the findings of a survey on the reasons for using online dating sites or apps in the United Kingdom (UK) in June 2017, by marital status. During the survey period, it was found that 47 percent of responding singles stated that they used online dating site or app to meet people who shared their interests or hobbies. Furthermore, 45 percent of respondents who were single used such services in order to find someone for a long-term relationship or marriage.
Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps?
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Statista Survey. (June 1, 2017). Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/714359/uk-user-reasons-for-using-online-dating-sites-or-apps-by-marital-status/
Statista Survey. "Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps?." Chart. June 1, 2017. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/714359/uk-user-reasons-for-using-online-dating-sites-or-apps-by-marital-status/
Statista Survey. (2017). Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/714359/uk-user-reasons-for-using-online-dating-sites-or-apps-by-marital-status/
Statista Survey. "Why Do or Did You Use Online Dating Sites or Apps?." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Jun 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/714359/uk-user-reasons-for-using-online-dating-sites-or-apps-by-marital-status/
Statista Survey, Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/714359/uk-user-reasons-for-using-online-dating-sites-or-apps-by-marital-status/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps? [Graph], Statista Survey, June 1, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/714359/uk-user-reasons-for-using-online-dating-sites-or-apps-by-marital-status/
