Global kids mobile activities online 2021

Published by Laura Ceci, May 13, 2022
According to a survey of global parents conducted in September 2021, approximately six in 10 respondents reported that their children used mobile devices to play video games. Approximately 54 percent of parents reported their children using mobiles to watch YouTube videos, while approximately 41 percent used their mobile devices to communicate with friends and family. In comparison, kids completing school assignments on mobile devices was reported to be a common activity for approximately 46 percent of respondents.

Most popular online activities on mobile devices for children worldwide as of September 2021

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Release date

December 2021

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

September 2021

Number of respondents

11,000 respondents

Supplementary notes

According to the source: data include, "adults who live with their children aged 7-12 years old, full-time."

Original question: "What do your child/children actually use their devices for? Select up to five."

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