respondents were internet users; survey answers were retrieved via mail and e-mail
Method of interview
Postal questionnaire
Supplementary notes
Sample size of age groups: 6 to 12 years: n=1,616 13 to 19 years: n=2,190 20 to 29 years: n=2,494 30 to 39 years: n=3,296 40 to 49 years: n=4,437 50 to 59 years: n=5,453 60 to 69 years: n=5,348 70 to 79 years: n=3,410 80 years and older: n=811
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Share of internet users who use social networking services Japan 2024, by age group
According to a survey conducted in Japan in August 2024, ** percent of internet users in their twenties used social media. The share was lower among other age groups..
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