Ireland: smartphone users 2012-2016, by age

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Petroc Taylor,
May 10, 2024
This statistic displays share of smartphone users in Ireland from 2012 to 2016, broken down by age groups. In 2016, there was a smartphone penetration level of 97 percent for users under the age of 25, whereas the age group 55 years of age and older was at only 51 percent.

Share of smartphone users in Ireland from 2012 to 2016, by age

CharacteristicUnder 2525 to 3435 to 4445 to 5455+
2016 97% 96% 88% 78% 51%
2015 97% 92% 92% 73% 47%
2014 89% 84% 76% 63% 39%
2013 80% 79% 65% 53% 29%
2012 76% 65% 47% 30% 17%
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Release date

October 2018

Region

Europe, Ireland

Survey time period

January to April 2016

Number of respondents

1,000 respondents

Age group

16 years and older

Method of interview

Computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI)

Supplementary notes

This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which, if any, of the following devices do you currently use?"

The data was collected through the use of multiple filters available on the website.

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