Mobile internet usage in China

Statistics report on the mobile internet usage in China

Mobile internet usage in China

This report presents a range of statistics and facts about the mobile internet market in China. It starts with a market overview and the current development of China's internet connectivity along with mobile device data. The report then presents the most important user figures, with insights on generation Z and elderly mobile internet users, as well as those live in the less developed parts of the country.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Share of mobile internet traffic in global regions 2024
  • Premium Statistic Penetration rate of mobile internet users in China 2014-2024
  • Premium Statistic Number of mobile internet users in China 2014-2024
  • Premium Statistic Monthly active mobile internet user size in China 2019-2023
  • Premium Statistic Monthly active internet users in China 2020-2023, by device
  • Premium Statistic Market share of internet advertising in China 2015-2025, by device

Connectivity

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  • Premium Statistic Internet users in China by connection type 2009-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of mobile internet connection in China 2018-2030, by network technology
  • Premium Statistic Mobile 4G base station total number in China 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of 5G base stations in China 2019-2023
  • Premium Statistic Breakdown of number of 5G users in China 2024, by telecom company

Mobile devices

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  • Premium Statistic Distribution of internet access in China 2024, by device type
  • Premium Statistic Share of mobile operating systems in China 2014-2024, by month
  • Basic Statistic Smartphone penetration as share of population in China 2018-2027
  • Premium Statistic Number of smartphone users in China 2018-2027
  • Premium Statistic Tablet user penetration rate in China 2018-2027
  • Premium Statistic Number of tablet users in China 2018-2027

Mobile demographics and usage

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  • Premium Statistic Age distribution of mobile internet users in China 2023
  • Premium Statistic Geographical distribution of mobile internet users in China 2023
  • Premium Statistic Daily usage time of mobile internet in China 2020-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of time spent on mobile internet China in 2023 by activity
  • Basic Statistic Market share of major mobile browsers in China 2024, based on traffic
  • Premium Statistic Leading factors for using 5G internet in China 2022

Gen Z and older adults

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  • Premium Statistic Gen Z active online population in China 2019-2023
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of Gen Z internet users in China 2023, by city tier
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of Gen Z mobile internet time spent in China 2022, by category
  • Premium Statistic Most used apps among Gen Z users in China 2023
  • Premium Statistic Mobile internet MAUs among older people in China 2019-2024
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of mobile internet users among older people in China 2024, by city tier
  • Premium Statistic Most used mobile internet services among older people in China 2023, by category
  • Premium Statistic Popular apps among older adult mobile internet users in China 2023, by time spent

Lower-tier market

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  • Premium Statistic Monthly active mobile internet users in lower-tier market in China 2019-2022
  • Premium Statistic Most used mobile internet services in lower-tier market in China 2022, by category
  • Premium Statistic MAUs of mobile internet users in lower-tier cities in China 2022, by activity
  • Premium Statistic Penetration rate of mobile internet in lower-tier cities in China 2022, by activity
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