A late 2021 survey of global internet users found that overcoming obstacles that prevented them from doing something in real life was perceived as the biggest benefit of the metaverse. Enhancing creativity and imagination was ranked second with 37 percent of respondents claiming this as a benefit. The metaverse also holds promise for upskilling, education, and exploring new career opportunities.
Leading benefits of the metaverse worldwide in 2021
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Overcoming obstacles e.g. disabilities that prevent us from doing something in real life
39%
Enhancing creativity and imagination
37%
Traveling the world without moving
37%
Increasing technological literacy and skills
34%
Connecting with new people without feeling awkward
34%
Creating completely new job opportunities
30%
Meeting your loved ones whenever you want
30%
More possibilities in education
29%
Giving opportunities for self expression
27%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents39%39%37%37%37%37%34%34%34%34%30%30%30%30%29%29%27%27%Overcoming obstacles e.g. disabilities that prevent us from doingsomething in real lifeEnhancing creativity and imaginationTraveling the world without movingIncreasing technological literacy and skillsConnecting with new people without feeling awkwardCreating completely new job opportunitiesMeeting your loved ones whenever you wantMore possibilities in educationGiving opportunities for self expression
You have no right to use this feature.
Make sure to contact us if you are interested in scientific citation.
You can upgrade your account to enable this functionality for all statistics.
This feature is not available with your current account.Request access
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Tidio. (December 1, 2021). Leading benefits of the metaverse worldwide in 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 19, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285117/metaverse-benefits/
Tidio. "Leading benefits of the metaverse worldwide in 2021." Chart. December 1, 2021. Statista. Accessed February 19, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285117/metaverse-benefits/
Tidio. (2021). Leading benefits of the metaverse worldwide in 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 19, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285117/metaverse-benefits/
Tidio. "Leading Benefits of The Metaverse Worldwide in 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Dec 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285117/metaverse-benefits/
Tidio, Leading benefits of the metaverse worldwide in 2021 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285117/metaverse-benefits/ (last visited February 19, 2025)
Leading benefits of the metaverse worldwide in 2021 [Graph], Tidio, December 1, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285117/metaverse-benefits/
Profit from additional features with an Employee Account
Please create an employee account to be able to mark statistics as favorites.
Then you can access your favorite statistics via the star in the header.
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.