Technology Addiction Statistics: Facts and Trends [2024]

July 22, 2024 0 Comments

Usage and Dependency Statistics:

  1. How many adults keep their phone next to them while they sleep?
    • 63% of adults keep their phone next to them while they sleep.
  2. What percentage of teens feel addicted to their mobile devices?
    • Half of the teens feel they are hooked on their mobile devices.
  3. What proportion of college students bring their phone to bed?
    • Nearly 95% of college students bring their phone to bed.
  4. How many times a day does the average American check their phone?
    • The average American checks their phone 96 times a day.
  5. What percentage of American teens are online almost constantly?
    • 48% of American teens say they are online almost constantly.
  6. How many hours a day do college students spend on their phones?
    • College students spend an average of 8-10 hours a day on their phones.

Mental Health and Behavioral Impacts:

  1. What is the likelihood of developing depression with over 7 hours of daily technology use?
    • People using technology for more than 7 hours daily are more likely to develop depression.
  2. How many teens feel anxious without their phones?
    • 42% of teens feel anxious when without their phones.
  3. What risk is higher among adolescents addicted to technology?
    • Adolescents addicted to technology have higher risks of developing ADHD.
  4. What is the effect of excessive social media use?
    • Excessive use of social media is linked to increased loneliness and isolation.
  5. What has the WHO recognized about gaming addiction?
    • Gaming addiction is recognized as a mental health condition by the WHO.

Children and Early Usage:

  1. What percentage of kids aged eight and under have used a tablet or smartphone?
    • 30% of kids aged eight and under have used a tablet or smartphone.
  2. How many American parents believe their teens are addicted to mobile devices?
    • 59% of American parents believe their teens are addicted to mobile devices.

Global and Demographic Insights:

  1. How many people worldwide suffer from internet and technology addiction?
    • Over 210 million people worldwide suffer from internet and technology addiction.
  2. What percentage of the global population shows signs of nomophobia?
    • 66% of the global population shows signs of nomophobia (fear of being without their phones).

Health and Sleep:

  1. What is a common consequence of checking your phone before bed?
    • Those who check their phone before bed often suffer from interrupted sleep.
  2. What can internet addiction lead to in the brain?
    • Internet addiction can lead to reductions in gray matter in certain brain areas.

Perceptions and Beliefs:

  1. What do 80% of American adults think about digital devices?
    • 80% of American adults think digital devices make people less human.

Addiction Rates:

  1. What percentage of children and adolescents are affected by technology addiction?
    • Technology addiction affects 8-15% of children and adolescents.
  2. How many users aged 18-29 admit to being addicted to the internet?
    • 47% of users aged 18-29 admit to being addicted to the internet.