GITNUXREPORT 2026

Technology Usage Statistics

Smartphone and internet usage surged globally in 2023, dominating daily life and work.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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69% of US laptop owners also own smartphones in 2023.

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Global PC shipments: 241.5 million units in 2023.

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88% of US adults own a cellphone, 77% smartphone in 2023.

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Tablet ownership in US: 50% of adults in 2023.

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Worldwide smartwatch shipments: 171 million in 2023.

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42% of US households own smart speakers in 2023.

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Laptop ownership globally projected at 1.6 billion devices in use 2023.

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65% of UK adults own laptops, 42% desktops in 2023.

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US desktop computer ownership: 55% of adults in 2023.

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Global TV ownership: 1.4 billion smart TVs in 2023.

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Wearable device users worldwide: 1 billion in 2023.

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India PC penetration: 8% with 110 million units in 2023.

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75% of US teens own gaming consoles in 2023.

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E-reader ownership in US: 15% of adults in 2023.

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Global smartphone market share Android: 70.9% in 2023.

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Smart home device adoption US: 39% households in 2023.

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Chromebook shipments: 30 million units globally 2023.

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48% of Europeans own tablets in 2023.

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VR headset shipments: 13.3 million units worldwide 2023.

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US multi-device ownership: 86% own 3+ internet devices 2023.

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Global gaming PC ownership: 200 million in 2023.

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Fitness tracker ownership US: 21% adults in 2023.

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Apple Watch global shipments: 54 million in 2023.

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Desktop replacement laptops: 45% of PC market 2023.

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22% of US adults own e-readers like Kindle in 2023.

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AR glasses shipments minimal at 0.5 million globally 2023.

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35% of global population uses AI chatbots weekly in 2023.

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ChatGPT reached 100 million weekly users in 2023.

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52% of US businesses adopted cloud AI services in 2023.

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Global VR users: 171 million active in 2023.

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28% of consumers used generative AI tools monthly in 2023.

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Metaverse daily active users: 600,000 on Decentraland in 2023.

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44% of companies used AI for cybersecurity in 2023.

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Global NFT trading volume: $8.7 billion in 2023.

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14% of US adults used VR headsets in past year 2023.

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Blockchain wallet users: 80 million worldwide 2023.

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37% of developers used AI coding assistants daily 2023.

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Global drone ownership: 5 million consumer units in 2023.

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22% of global internet users accessed Web3 apps in 2023.

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AI image generator usage: 15% monthly among US adults 2023.

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Electric vehicle charging stations: 3 million globally 2023.

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65% of enterprises piloted AI projects in 2023.

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Crypto ownership US: 13% adults in 2023.

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Global 3D printer shipments: 7.7 million units 2023.

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Voice AI interactions: 8.4 billion daily worldwide 2023.

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19% of workers used AI at work weekly in 2023.

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AR app downloads: 1.4 billion globally in 2023.

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Quantum computing investments: $2.35 billion in 2023.

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41% of Gen Z used AI for homework in 2023.

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IoT devices connected: 16.6 billion worldwide 2023.

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Robotics adoption in manufacturing: 3.9 million units 2023.

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96% of Americans are online in 2023, with 93% using high-speed broadband at home.

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Global internet users reached 5.3 billion in 2023, 66% penetration.

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In the US, 89% of adults used the internet daily in 2023.

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Fixed broadband subscriptions worldwide: 1.52 billion in 2023.

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UK households with home internet: 97% in 2023.

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India had 881 million internet users in 2023, 62.5% penetration.

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Average global internet speed: 63.4 Mbps download in Q4 2023.

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85% of US adults used the internet via mobile in 2023.

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Brazil internet penetration: 81% with 172 million users in 2023.

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China had 1.08 billion internet users in 2023, 75.6% penetration.

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EU internet users: 86% of population in 2023.

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Average daily internet time worldwide: 6 hours 40 minutes in 2023.

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Nigeria internet users: 103 million, 48% penetration in 2023.

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Japan home broadband penetration: 95% in 2023.

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92% of South Korean population online in 2023.

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Global IPv6 adoption: 39% in 2023.

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In 2023, 77% of US homes had broadband over 100 Mbps.

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Indonesia internet users: 212 million, 77% penetration in 2023.

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Average US household internet speed: 242 Mbps download in 2023.

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59% of global population used internet via mobile broadband in 2023.

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Australia internet penetration: 93% in 2023.

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Fixed wireless access subscribers: 40 million globally in 2023.

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Mexico internet users: 93 million, 71% penetration in 2023.

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5G fixed wireless broadband grew 47% YoY to 10 million connections in 2023.

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Philippines internet penetration: 73% with 85 million users in 2023.

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Global median mobile internet speed: 50 Mbps in Q4 2023.

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68% of US adults experienced internet outages in past year 2023.

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4.9 billion people used internet in 2023, 59.4% global penetration.

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Globally, smartphone penetration reached 78% of the world's population in 2023, with over 6.8 billion users accessing mobile internet.

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In the US, adults aged 18-29 spend an average of 4 hours 39 minutes daily on smartphones in 2023.

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India's smartphone users numbered 659 million in 2023, representing 46.5% penetration rate.

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92% of US teens own a smartphone as of 2022, with 95% having access to a computer.

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Average daily mobile internet usage worldwide hit 3.6 GB per smartphone user in 2023.

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In the UK, 95% of adults used a smartphone daily in 2023, up from 85% in 2019.

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Brazil had 151 million smartphone users in 2023, equating to 71% of the population.

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US smartphone owners checked their devices 144 times per day on average in 2022.

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In China, 1.04 billion people used smartphones for mobile payments in 2023.

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Global average time spent on smartphones was 6 hours 37 minutes daily in 2023.

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87% of US smartphone users accessed banking apps weekly in 2023.

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South Korea's smartphone penetration was 95% among adults in 2023.

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Teens in the US spent 8.39 hours daily on entertainment screens via mobiles in 2022.

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Nigeria's smartphone users reached 44 million in 2023, 21% penetration.

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68% of global smartphone traffic was video content in 2023.

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In 2023, 76% of US adults used smartphones for navigation apps daily.

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Japan's smartphone users totaled 93 million in 2023, 75% penetration.

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Average unlocks per day on iOS devices: 80 times in 2023.

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In Europe, 85% of population owned smartphones in 2023.

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US Gen Z spent 7 hours daily on smartphones in 2023.

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Indonesia had 194 million smartphone users in 2023, 71% penetration.

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55% of smartphone users worldwide used voice assistants daily in 2023.

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In 2023, 40% of global smartphones were 5G capable.

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Australian adults averaged 5 hours 24 minutes on mobiles daily in 2023.

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Mexico's smartphone penetration hit 72% in 2023 with 92 million users.

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72% of US smartphone users shopped via mobile apps weekly in 2023.

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Global 5G smartphone shipments were 919 million units in 2023.

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In 2023, 91% of UK 16-24 year olds used smartphones for social media daily.

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Philippines smartphone users: 107 million, 96% penetration in 2023.

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Worldwide, women spent 8% more time on smartphones than men in 2023.

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Worldwide, 4.92 billion social media users in 2023, 60.3% penetration.

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Facebook had 3.03 billion monthly active users in Q4 2023.

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YouTube users: 2.5 billion monthly actives in 2023.

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WhatsApp: 2 billion users worldwide in 2023.

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Instagram reached 2 billion monthly users in 2023.

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TikTok had 1.5 billion users globally in 2023.

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US adults spent 2 hours 16 minutes daily on social media in 2023.

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95% of US 18-29 year olds use YouTube, 67% daily in 2023.

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Global social media ad spend: $207 billion in 2023.

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Snapchat: 414 million daily active users in Q4 2023.

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LinkedIn: 1 billion members in 2023.

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Average user visits 6.83 social platforms monthly in 2023.

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Twitter/X had 368 million monthly active users in 2023.

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84% of internet users have social media profile in 2023.

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Pinterest: 498 million monthly active users in 2023.

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Gen Z spends 4.5 hours daily on social media in 2023.

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Facebook video views: 8 billion daily in 2023.

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62% of global social media users are aged 18-34 in 2023.

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TikTok US users: 150 million monthly in 2023.

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Instagram Stories reached 500 million daily users in 2023.

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WeChat: 1.3 billion monthly active users in 2023.

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Social media drove 31% of referral traffic to websites in 2023.

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Reddit: 73 million daily active users in 2023.

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51% of US social media users discuss politics weekly in 2023.

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Telegram: 700 million monthly users in 2023.

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YouTube Shorts views: 70 billion daily in 2023.

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Imagine your smartphone is now an extension of your body—with the average user unlocking it 80 times a day, checking it 144 times daily, and spending over six and a half hours on it, our global relationship with technology has fundamentally and irreversibly changed.

Key Takeaways

Globally, smartphone penetration reached 78% of the world's population in 2023, with over 6.8 billion users accessing mobile internet.
In the US, adults aged 18-29 spend an average of 4 hours 39 minutes daily on smartphones in 2023.
India's smartphone users numbered 659 million in 2023, representing 46.5% penetration rate.
96% of Americans are online in 2023, with 93% using high-speed broadband at home.
Global internet users reached 5.3 billion in 2023, 66% penetration.
In the US, 89% of adults used the internet daily in 2023.
Worldwide, 4.92 billion social media users in 2023, 60.3% penetration.
Facebook had 3.03 billion monthly active users in Q4 2023.
YouTube users: 2.5 billion monthly actives in 2023.
69% of US laptop owners also own smartphones in 2023.
Global PC shipments: 241.5 million units in 2023.
88% of US adults own a cellphone, 77% smartphone in 2023.
35% of global population uses AI chatbots weekly in 2023.
ChatGPT reached 100 million weekly users in 2023.
52% of US businesses adopted cloud AI services in 2023.

Smartphone and internet usage surged globally in 2023, dominating daily life and work.

Device Ownership

69% of US laptop owners also own smartphones in 2023.
Global PC shipments: 241.5 million units in 2023.
88% of US adults own a cellphone, 77% smartphone in 2023.
Tablet ownership in US: 50% of adults in 2023.
Worldwide smartwatch shipments: 171 million in 2023.
42% of US households own smart speakers in 2023.
Laptop ownership globally projected at 1.6 billion devices in use 2023.
65% of UK adults own laptops, 42% desktops in 2023.
US desktop computer ownership: 55% of adults in 2023.
Global TV ownership: 1.4 billion smart TVs in 2023.
Wearable device users worldwide: 1 billion in 2023.
India PC penetration: 8% with 110 million units in 2023.
75% of US teens own gaming consoles in 2023.
E-reader ownership in US: 15% of adults in 2023.
Global smartphone market share Android: 70.9% in 2023.
Smart home device adoption US: 39% households in 2023.
Chromebook shipments: 30 million units globally 2023.
48% of Europeans own tablets in 2023.
VR headset shipments: 13.3 million units worldwide 2023.
US multi-device ownership: 86% own 3+ internet devices 2023.
Global gaming PC ownership: 200 million in 2023.
Fitness tracker ownership US: 21% adults in 2023.
Apple Watch global shipments: 54 million in 2023.
Desktop replacement laptops: 45% of PC market 2023.
22% of US adults own e-readers like Kindle in 2023.
AR glasses shipments minimal at 0.5 million globally 2023.

Device Ownership Interpretation

It appears humanity has willingly tethered itself to a glowing archipelago of screens, where the humble laptop serves as the central island in a vast, connected sea of pocket supercomputers, wrist-bound assistants, and talking home appliances.

Emerging Tech Usage

35% of global population uses AI chatbots weekly in 2023.
ChatGPT reached 100 million weekly users in 2023.
52% of US businesses adopted cloud AI services in 2023.
Global VR users: 171 million active in 2023.
28% of consumers used generative AI tools monthly in 2023.
Metaverse daily active users: 600,000 on Decentraland in 2023.
44% of companies used AI for cybersecurity in 2023.
Global NFT trading volume: $8.7 billion in 2023.
14% of US adults used VR headsets in past year 2023.
Blockchain wallet users: 80 million worldwide 2023.
37% of developers used AI coding assistants daily 2023.
Global drone ownership: 5 million consumer units in 2023.
22% of global internet users accessed Web3 apps in 2023.
AI image generator usage: 15% monthly among US adults 2023.
Electric vehicle charging stations: 3 million globally 2023.
65% of enterprises piloted AI projects in 2023.
Crypto ownership US: 13% adults in 2023.
Global 3D printer shipments: 7.7 million units 2023.
Voice AI interactions: 8.4 billion daily worldwide 2023.
19% of workers used AI at work weekly in 2023.
AR app downloads: 1.4 billion globally in 2023.
Quantum computing investments: $2.35 billion in 2023.
41% of Gen Z used AI for homework in 2023.
IoT devices connected: 16.6 billion worldwide 2023.
Robotics adoption in manufacturing: 3.9 million units 2023.

Emerging Tech Usage Interpretation

The statistics reveal a future that’s already here: humanity is outsourcing its work, play, and security to machines, one conversation, code snippet, and cryptocurrency at a time.

Internet Usage

96% of Americans are online in 2023, with 93% using high-speed broadband at home.
Global internet users reached 5.3 billion in 2023, 66% penetration.
In the US, 89% of adults used the internet daily in 2023.
Fixed broadband subscriptions worldwide: 1.52 billion in 2023.
UK households with home internet: 97% in 2023.
India had 881 million internet users in 2023, 62.5% penetration.
Average global internet speed: 63.4 Mbps download in Q4 2023.
85% of US adults used the internet via mobile in 2023.
Brazil internet penetration: 81% with 172 million users in 2023.
China had 1.08 billion internet users in 2023, 75.6% penetration.
EU internet users: 86% of population in 2023.
Average daily internet time worldwide: 6 hours 40 minutes in 2023.
Nigeria internet users: 103 million, 48% penetration in 2023.
Japan home broadband penetration: 95% in 2023.
92% of South Korean population online in 2023.
Global IPv6 adoption: 39% in 2023.
In 2023, 77% of US homes had broadband over 100 Mbps.
Indonesia internet users: 212 million, 77% penetration in 2023.
Average US household internet speed: 242 Mbps download in 2023.
59% of global population used internet via mobile broadband in 2023.
Australia internet penetration: 93% in 2023.
Fixed wireless access subscribers: 40 million globally in 2023.
Mexico internet users: 93 million, 71% penetration in 2023.
5G fixed wireless broadband grew 47% YoY to 10 million connections in 2023.
Philippines internet penetration: 73% with 85 million users in 2023.
Global median mobile internet speed: 50 Mbps in Q4 2023.
68% of US adults experienced internet outages in past year 2023.
4.9 billion people used internet in 2023, 59.4% global penetration.

Internet Usage Interpretation

While nearly universal connectivity paints a picture of a world glued to screens, the persistent digital divides and frequent outages remind us that our online utopia is still buffering.

Mobile Device Usage

Globally, smartphone penetration reached 78% of the world's population in 2023, with over 6.8 billion users accessing mobile internet.
In the US, adults aged 18-29 spend an average of 4 hours 39 minutes daily on smartphones in 2023.
India's smartphone users numbered 659 million in 2023, representing 46.5% penetration rate.
92% of US teens own a smartphone as of 2022, with 95% having access to a computer.
Average daily mobile internet usage worldwide hit 3.6 GB per smartphone user in 2023.
In the UK, 95% of adults used a smartphone daily in 2023, up from 85% in 2019.
Brazil had 151 million smartphone users in 2023, equating to 71% of the population.
US smartphone owners checked their devices 144 times per day on average in 2022.
In China, 1.04 billion people used smartphones for mobile payments in 2023.
Global average time spent on smartphones was 6 hours 37 minutes daily in 2023.
87% of US smartphone users accessed banking apps weekly in 2023.
South Korea's smartphone penetration was 95% among adults in 2023.
Teens in the US spent 8.39 hours daily on entertainment screens via mobiles in 2022.
Nigeria's smartphone users reached 44 million in 2023, 21% penetration.
68% of global smartphone traffic was video content in 2023.
In 2023, 76% of US adults used smartphones for navigation apps daily.
Japan's smartphone users totaled 93 million in 2023, 75% penetration.
Average unlocks per day on iOS devices: 80 times in 2023.
In Europe, 85% of population owned smartphones in 2023.
US Gen Z spent 7 hours daily on smartphones in 2023.
Indonesia had 194 million smartphone users in 2023, 71% penetration.
55% of smartphone users worldwide used voice assistants daily in 2023.
In 2023, 40% of global smartphones were 5G capable.
Australian adults averaged 5 hours 24 minutes on mobiles daily in 2023.
Mexico's smartphone penetration hit 72% in 2023 with 92 million users.
72% of US smartphone users shopped via mobile apps weekly in 2023.
Global 5G smartphone shipments were 919 million units in 2023.
In 2023, 91% of UK 16-24 year olds used smartphones for social media daily.
Philippines smartphone users: 107 million, 96% penetration in 2023.
Worldwide, women spent 8% more time on smartphones than men in 2023.

Mobile Device Usage Interpretation

While our collective pockets now vibrate with the undeniable, tiny universes of our smartphones—connecting, spending, and distracting us for nearly a third of our waking lives—it’s clear we are no longer carrying devices so much as they are carrying the entire human experience.

Social Media Engagement

Worldwide, 4.92 billion social media users in 2023, 60.3% penetration.
Facebook had 3.03 billion monthly active users in Q4 2023.
YouTube users: 2.5 billion monthly actives in 2023.
WhatsApp: 2 billion users worldwide in 2023.
Instagram reached 2 billion monthly users in 2023.
TikTok had 1.5 billion users globally in 2023.
US adults spent 2 hours 16 minutes daily on social media in 2023.
95% of US 18-29 year olds use YouTube, 67% daily in 2023.
Global social media ad spend: $207 billion in 2023.
Snapchat: 414 million daily active users in Q4 2023.
LinkedIn: 1 billion members in 2023.
Average user visits 6.83 social platforms monthly in 2023.
Twitter/X had 368 million monthly active users in 2023.
84% of internet users have social media profile in 2023.
Pinterest: 498 million monthly active users in 2023.
Gen Z spends 4.5 hours daily on social media in 2023.
Facebook video views: 8 billion daily in 2023.
62% of global social media users are aged 18-34 in 2023.
TikTok US users: 150 million monthly in 2023.
Instagram Stories reached 500 million daily users in 2023.
WeChat: 1.3 billion monthly active users in 2023.
Social media drove 31% of referral traffic to websites in 2023.
Reddit: 73 million daily active users in 2023.
51% of US social media users discuss politics weekly in 2023.
Telegram: 700 million monthly users in 2023.
YouTube Shorts views: 70 billion daily in 2023.

Social Media Engagement Interpretation

The digital agora is now the size of a supercontinent, with six out of every ten humans scrolling, posting, and watching over 70 billion daily video shorts, proving that our global village is less about geography and more about whose algorithm you're living in.

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