| Characteristic | Share of users |
|---|---|
| – | – |
How many people are on Facebook in SA?
There were 16 070 000 Facebook users in South Africa in March 2019, which accounted for 27% of its entire population. The majority of them were women – 50.9%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (5 500 000).
Which age group uses social media the most in South Africa?
As of January 2021, it was found that women in the age group of 18 to 24 years accounted for 12.7 percent of social media users in South Africa, similarly to men in the same age bracket. Female teenagers aged 13 to 17 years accounted for 5.6 percent of social media audiences in South Africa.
What is the most used social media in South Africa?
WhatsApp is the most popular social media in South Africa. As of the third quarter of 2020, some 93 percent of internet users in the country used the messaging app.
Is there Facebook in South Africa?
In 2025, the number of Facebook users in South Africa is expected to reach 26.8 million, up from 22.9 million users in 2020.
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Number of Facebook users in South Africa from 2017 to 2025 (in millions)
| Number of users in millions | |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 21.5 |
| 2018 | 20.88 |
| 2017 | 20.23 |
How many South Africans are on Instagram?
As of April 2021 there were 5.79 million Instagram users in South Africa, up from 4.31 million in April 2020. The majority of Instagram users in South Africa were female, with women accounting for 53.8 percent of the app’s audience in the country.
Which age group use media the most?
Percentage of adults in the United States who use social networks as of February 2019, by age group
| Share of U.S. adults | |
|---|---|
| 18-29 | 90% |
| 30-49 | 82% |
| 50-64 | 69% |
| 65+ | 40% |
How many South Africans are in Tik Tok?
In SA, TikTok has an estimated 6 million users, while Instagram and Facebook each have about 9 million users, according to the 2020 edition of the SA Social Media Landscape.
What percent of the world uses social media 2020?
Social networking is one of the most popular digital activities worldwide and it is no surprise that social networking penetration across all regions 269615 is constantly increasing. As of January 2020, the global social media usage rate stood at 49 percent.
How much time do South Africans spend on their phones?
It is fairly well documented at this stage that people spend a lot of time on their phones. New research from HMD Global, pinpoints how much time is being spent staring at their Nokia Mobile phone screens by South Africans. According to the company that figure is 263 minutes on average per day.
What is the most popular social media platform in Africa?
In recent months Facebook — the major social media platform worldwide and currently the most visited website in most of Africa — has seen massive growth on the continent. The number of African Facebook users now stands at over 17 million, up from 10 million in 2009.
Is Facebook free in South Africa?
Users, data and access
Free Basics exists as both an application and website, which allows users to access some basic services, like news, weather and health information, job ads, and of course, Facebook.
How popular is Twitter in South Africa?
Social Media Stats South Africa
| Social Media | Percentage Market Share |
|---|---|
| Social Media Stats in South Africa – April 2021 | |
| 52.64% | |
| 24.79% | |
| 13.29% | |
What age group is Facebook most popular?
What age group uses Facebook most? Overall, 25 to 34-year-olds made up the biggest demographic group of Facebook users in the United States. As of January 2018, there were 58.3 million U.S. Facebook users within that particular age range, far more than among any other age group.