Share of individuals who expressed their personal opinions on the internet and online social media in the United Kingdom (UK) in March 2016, by frequency*
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Often
20%
Occasionally
42%
Rarely
22%
Never
16%
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* The original survey question was phrased as follows:
"Do you ever express your opinion on the Internet or on online social media? Please indicate if you do this…"
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UK: expressing personal opinions on the internet & social media 2016, by frequency
This statistic displays the findings of a survey on the share of individuals who expressed their personal opinions on the internet and online social media in the United Kingdom (UK) in March 2016, by frequency. During the survey period, it was found that 20 percent of responding internet users reported that they had often expressed their views on the internet and online social media.
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European Commission. (September 15, 2016). Share of individuals who expressed their personal opinions on the internet and online social media in the United Kingdom (UK) in March 2016, by frequency* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/657487/uk-expressing-personal-opinions-on-the-internet-and-social-media-by-frequency/
European Commission. "Share of individuals who expressed their personal opinions on the internet and online social media in the United Kingdom (UK) in March 2016, by frequency*." Chart. September 15, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/657487/uk-expressing-personal-opinions-on-the-internet-and-social-media-by-frequency/
European Commission. (2016). Share of individuals who expressed their personal opinions on the internet and online social media in the United Kingdom (UK) in March 2016, by frequency*. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 01, 2026. /statistics/657487/uk-expressing-personal-opinions-on-the-internet-and-social-media-by-frequency/
European Commission. "Share of Individuals Who Expressed Their Personal Opinions on The Internet and Online Social Media in The United Kingdom (Uk) in March 2016, by Frequency*." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 15 Sep 2016, /statistics/657487/uk-expressing-personal-opinions-on-the-internet-and-social-media-by-frequency/
European Commission, Share of individuals who expressed their personal opinions on the internet and online social media in the United Kingdom (UK) in March 2016, by frequency* ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/657487/uk-expressing-personal-opinions-on-the-internet-and-social-media-by-frequency/ (last visited August 01, 2026)
Share of individuals who expressed their personal opinions on the internet and online social media in the United Kingdom (UK) in March 2016, by frequency* [Graph], European Commission, September 15, 2016. [Online]. Available: /statistics/657487/uk-expressing-personal-opinions-on-the-internet-and-social-media-by-frequency/
