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 user type. During the survey period, it was found that 53 percent of responding current users stated that they used online dating sites or apps in order to meet people who shared their interest or hobbies. Of respondents, 46 percent of surveyed former users reported, that their primary intention was to find someone for either a long-term relationship or marriage.
Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps?
Characteristic
Current user
Former user
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Exclusive Premium Statistic
To access all Premium Statistics, you need a paid Statista Account
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Statista Survey. (June 1, 2017). Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/714809/uk-user-reasons-for-using-online-dating-sites-or-apps-by-user-type/
Statista Survey. "Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps?." Chart. June 1, 2017. Statista. Accessed August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/714809/uk-user-reasons-for-using-online-dating-sites-or-apps-by-user-type/
Statista Survey. (2017). Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/714809/uk-user-reasons-for-using-online-dating-sites-or-apps-by-user-type/
Statista Survey. "Why Do or Did You Use Online Dating Sites or Apps?." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Jun 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/714809/uk-user-reasons-for-using-online-dating-sites-or-apps-by-user-type/
Statista Survey, Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/714809/uk-user-reasons-for-using-online-dating-sites-or-apps-by-user-type/ (last visited August 24, 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/714809/uk-user-reasons-for-using-online-dating-sites-or-apps-by-user-type/