survey answers were retrieved via mail and e-mail; respondents had used the internet within the most recent year
Method of interview
Postal questionnaire
Supplementary notes
Sample size of age groups: 6 to 12 years: n=1,675 13 to 19 years: n=2,300 20 to 29 years: n=2,591 30 to 39 years: n=3,362 40 to 49 years: n=4,529 50 to 59 years: n=5,531 60 to 69 years: n=5,523 70 to 79 years n=3,754 80 years and older: n=1,021
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Online gaming penetration rate in Japan 2024, by age group
According to a survey that was conducted in August 2024, **** percent of teenage internet users in Japan played online games. While more than **** of all respondents below the age of ** were online gamers, the share was lower among older age groups.
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