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Sexting refers to the process of sending sexually explicit text messages, images, or videos to someone using their smartphone, desktop, etc. The practice of sexting is generally considered taboo but the numbers and sexting statistics in the digital world completely say otherwise since 8 out of 10 adults have reported to have sexted. Nowadays, AI Sex apps are becoming popular, too.

Around 88% of Americans aged 18 and older have stated being engaged in sexting at least once in their life. In this article, we will provide insight into Sexting statistics in 2024 and explain how common sexting is among people.  

Top Sexting Statistics 2024 

• 88% of American adults who are aged 18 and above have stated being involved in sexting activity at some point in their lives. 
• 76.9% of U.S. adults were involved in sending sexual texts in 2023. 
• Millennials are the leading generation with the highest percentage of individuals engaging in sexting at 37%. 
• 12.1% of American adults have reported engaging in sexting outside of their relationship. 
• 1 in 5 teenagers have been engaged in sexting activity.
• Baby Boomers are the generation with the lowest number of individuals engaging in sexting activity by 5%. 
• 24% of teenagers have been involved in sending sexts with images.
• More than 50% of adults hesitantly engage in sexting. 
• Now, more than 63% of Young men aged 18-29 and 25% of men aged 30-49 are moving toward using sex bots. Due to this, in 2023, the AI Girlfriend market was worth $2.8 billion.

How Common is Sexting? 

The practice of sexting has become quite common among the adults aged 18 and above and sexting isn’t considered as a taboo among the people anymore. Around 88% of American adults have reported having sexted in their lifetime and 82.20% reported sexting within the last year itself.

Sexting is a form of communication between romantic partners to increase intimacy and connection and strengthen their relationship. 73.9% of American adults have admitted to sending sexual text messages within a committed relationship. 

• 43% of American adults claim to have engaged in sexting during a casual relationship.
• 12.1% of U.S. adults have participated in sexual texting outside of their relationship. 
• 95.9% of people in the U.S. are likely to use their smartphone or cell phone for sexting activity. 
• 30% of Americans aged 18 and above have stated to engage in sexting activity in a work environment or outside of the home.  
• 76.1% of adults are likely to sext from their homes. 

Distribution of Adults who have sent, received, or shared a sext in the US (from 2000 to 2023)

There has been a constant growth in the percentage of users involved in sexting from 2000 to 2023. As of 2000, adults aged 19 years and above shared a sext by 5.6% where 2.7% of users have sent a sext and 10.3% received a sext. Meanwhile, in 2023, the numbers took a massive turn as the percentage of sending a sext reached 76.9% and 87.9% received a sext from others. Even though the number of sent and received sexts has increased significantly over the years, especially since 2015, the number of shared sexts has remained low over the years. 

Below we have mentioned a detailed table showcasing the number of sent, received, and shared text among Americans from 2000 to 2023:  

Year	Sent sext	Received sext	Shared sext
2000	2.7%	10.3%	5.6%
2001	4.5%	13.7%	6.9%
2002	5.4%	15%	6.6%
2003	6.1%	17%	6.1%
2004	7%	18.7%	6.4%
2005	7.1%	18.2%	6.2%
2006	9.4%	23.9%	8.1%
2007	11%	28.9%	9.8%
2008	8.5%	23.5%	8%
2009	8.4%	28.1%	9.5%
2010	14.6%	48.8%	16.6%
2011	16%	49.4%	16.8%
2012	22.1%	63.4%	16.8%
2013	21.2%	57.8%	25.8%
2014	14.3%	33.8%	15.4%
2015	24.7%	52.4%	24.3%
2016	39.4%	81%	23.5%
2017	45.6%	87.4%	26.1%
2018	49.8%	91.6%	20%
2019	44.9%	78%	15.5%
2020	57.1%	79.1%	18.7%
2021	63%	79.6%	18.8%
2022	68.3%	82.1%	19%
2023	76.9%	87.9%	18.2%

Sexting Statistics by Generation 

Based on a survey conducted in 2022 of online users in the United States, it was revealed that Millennials were the generation with the largest number of adults engaging who have sent sexually explicit messages or images 37% followed by Gen Z in the second position by 20% and Generation X by 19%. Baby Boomers were ranked last in the list by 5%. 

Below, we have mentioned a table showcasing the share of respondents in sexting based on generation in 2022. 

Generation	Share of respondents
Gen Z	20%
Millennials	37%
Generation X	19%
Baby Boomers	5%

Sexting Statistics Among Adults 

Sexting is highly common among adults aged 18 and older. Today, most married couples or people in committed relationships consider sexting as a form of digital communication to improve their relationships. Let’s take a look at some of the top sexting statistics among adults: 

88% of U.S Adults claim they have sexted once in their life 

An online survey was conducted with 870 heterosexual adult participants ranging between the ages of 18 to 82 regarding sexting. It was revealed through this survey that around 88% of U.S Adults have sexted (sent or received sexually explicit messages) at least once in their life along with 82% claiming they had done so last year. 

The survey also further revealed that about 74% of participants stated they performed sexting with their partner in a committed relationship. While 43% claimed sexting with a partner in a casual relationship and 12% had sexted someone in a cheating relationship. In addition, the survey conducted also stated that 96% of the participants “endorse” it.

39% of American adults in relationships have stated they engage in sexting activity with their partners 

Sexting is no longer considered a taboo among the audience, and many individuals in romantic relationships consider it a common form of communication with their partners. 39% of American adults in romantic relationships have said they have exchanged sexually explicit messages with their partners as they claim it helps strengthen their relationship and increase intimacy and connection between the couple. 

34% of college students have stated that they have been involved in sending sexually explicit messages 

It is no surprise that a significant amount of college-going students have been involved in sending sexually explicit messages to others. Advanced technology and the accessibility of smartphones among the young audience have increased the possibility of individuals engaging in this activity. Currently, 34% of college students have reported being involved in sexting. 

Every 1 in 5 smartphone users claims to utilize the device for sexting purposes

Today, sexting has become a common practice among smartphone users. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans who own a smartphone have been engaged in sexting activity, sharing intimate text messages or explicit images with another person based on a new survey. The age group that has the highest number of individuals sexting is 18 to 34-year-old male users at 32% and 35 to 44-year-old female users at 25%.

1 in 10 smartphone users aged 55 and above have also sexted 

Sexting is not only common among the younger audience but smartphone users aged 55 and above have also been involved in sending or receiving sexual messages or images on their smartphones. According to a survey, 1 in 10 smartphone users aged 55 and above have sexted at least once in their life. 30% of the parents who have kids below the age of 18 have sexted.

Sexting Among Married Couples

Around 29% of American married heterosexual couples have reported to have engaged in sexual conversations with their spouses via text messages through their smartphones. Meanwhile, 12% of those heterosexual couples have revealed sending nude images to their partners at some point in time.

Sexual talks through text messages	Nude images
29%	12%

• The study also revealed that 19% of the husbands and around 16% of the wives have revealed sending sexually explicit text messages at least once a week or more.
• Among American married heterosexual couples, 12% of wives and 11% of husbands reported sending sexual messages to their partner once every month. 
• Around 5% of husbands and 3% of wives have claimed to send nude images to their partners once a month or more.

Overall, sexting is less common among married couples in comparison to adults in committed relationships. One of the primary reasons behind this could be age as a large section of married individuals are older and less likely to engage in showcasing intimacy through text messages.

Sexting Statistics Among Teenagers 

Not only adults, but sexting is also a common practice among teenagers aged between 12 to 17. According to reports, 1 in 4 American teenagers have stated they have been involved in sexting. Let’s take a look at the top sexting statistics among teenagers to understand the impact of sexting among the younger audience. 

Share of respondents who have sent sext, received sext, and shared sext (from 2000 to 2023) 

Surprisingly, sexting is not an unfamiliar activity among teenagers, especially in the digital world where most teens already own a smartphone and have access to a strong internet connection. In 2000, the percentage of teens that had sent a sext was 1.9%, while the percentage that received a sext was 9.4, and the shared sext was 5.1%. However, with each passing year, the practice has become increasingly common among the younger audience. In 2023, the share of respondents who have sent sexts was 26.5%, the received sext reached 38.2%, and the shared sext percentage extended to 13.0%. 

Here is a breakdown of the share of teenagers who have sent sexts, received sexts, and shared text from 2000 to 2023: 

Among teens (11-18)	Sent sext	Received sext	Shared sext
2000	1.9%	9.4%	5.1%
2001	3.2%	9.8%	3.8%
2002	3.6%	10.0%	4.4%
2003	3.8%	10.6%	3.8%
2004	4.1%	11.0%	3.7%
2005	4.7%	12.1%	4.1%
2006	5.2%	13.3%	4.5%
2007	5.8%	15.2%	5.2%
2008	6.5%	18.1%	6.2%
2009	7%	23.4%	8%
2010	7.7%	25.7%	8.7%
2011	8.4%	26.0%	8.8%
2012	9.2%	26.4%	12%
2013	10.1%	27.5%	12.3%
2014	11.9%	28.2%	12.8%
2015	13.7%	29.1%	13.5%
2016	14.6%	30.0%	13.8%
2017	16.3%	31.2%	14.5%
2018	17.8%	32.7%	11.1%
2019	18.7%	32.5%	11.1%
2020	20.4%	34.4%	11.7%
2021	22.5%	34.6%	11.8%
2022	24.4%	37.3%	12.7%
2023	26.5%	38.2%	13.0%

Teen Sexting Frequency 

According to a study by American high school and middle school students with over 5500 students aged between 12 to 17 years 13% have reported sending explicit text messages to others while 18.5% of students have reported receiving a sexually explicit message. 

Sent Sext	Received Sext
13%	18.5%

• This study revealed about 17.5% of students were asked to send a sext to someone.
• 12.7% of Male American students between 12 and 17 have reported sending sexually explicit messages to their girlfriend or boyfriend at some point. At the same time, 5.1% reported doing so in the last month. 
• 8.5% of American females aged between 12 and 17 have reported being involved in sexting with their boyfriend or girlfriend at some point in their life. 3.3% admitted to doing so in the last month. 
• 6.7% of students even reported sexting with someone not their boyfriend or girlfriend. 
• 4.8% of male American students have reported that someone shared the information with them without their consent.

1 in 4 American teenagers have reported to be involved in sexting activity

Sexting is a common practice among teenagers as well. According to a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association stated that every 1 in 4 American teenagers have claimed to send a sexually explicit image or text message. Although experts claim sexting is an emerging and common part of sexual development among teenagers it’s important to note that sexting is still considered a felony in 6 states in the US including Georgia, Florida, and Utah. Meanwhile, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Nevada consider sexting a violation, imposing fines, counseling, and community service.

75% of Young People Said Nothing Bad Came of Sexting 

According to a survey conducted by Cybersurvey, it was revealed that around 78% of young individuals have tried sexting before and they say they didn’t find any bad consequences in it. Even though nothing bad has turned out for the young audience, the chances of future consequences are still pretty high. 

In today’s age, everyone has access to smartphones and the internet including minors. The internet has opened gates for various social media platforms and has raised concerns about various age-inappropriate behaviors and activities such as Sexting. A large section of minors might not think of sexting as an issue or major concern. Still, in reality, there are various risks associated with sexting such as the sharing of images and messages to third persons without consent, causing privacy violations.

40% of female teenagers revealed they have sexted as a joke 

According to a report by DoSomething.org, it was revealed that a large number of teenage girls have been engaged in sexting. It also revealed that 40% of the teenage girls claimed that they had sexted before as a joke. 

It also revealed that about 17% of the sext recipients shared the images and texts with others while about 55% shared them with multiple people. Young people might not consider sharing images and texts with others as a concern initially; however, it can cause major issues in the future for the sender and affect their reputation.

There were over 7,000 reports of sextortion involving minors in 2022 

According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, there were more than 7,000 reports of sextortion involving minors seen by law enforcement agencies in 2022 which resulted in 3,000 who were primarily boys. Few cases ever witnessed victims committing suicide. 

The sextortion schemes majorly occur in online platforms where people utilize social media platforms to communicate with young audiences and gain explicit content such as photos and videos from them for financial benefit. Predators often create fake IDs and target minors by becoming overly friendly to gain their trust. 

Conclusion 

Sexting is a common practice performed among adults at a large scale to overcome relationship challenges between couples and enhance intimacy. Based on the above statistics and surveys conducted by experts it is clear that the number of people engaging in sexting is rising and accepting sexually explicit conversations in the digital form. Although it is common among adults it’s quite a risky activity when it comes to teenagers and should be avoided by anyone below the age of 18 as it causes various risky concerns such as sharing of explicit images or videos of teens without consent.

Loneliness is an unwelcoming feeling caused by a lack of companionship. Nearly, 1 in 4 adults experience loneliness worldwide. Although many people do not recognize loneliness as a serious concern, it’s important to know its effects can be extreme and wide-ranging. Around 52% of people in the United States are lonely, with young adults aged 18 to 24 being the loneliest. In this article, we will look at loneliness statistics worldwide in 2024 and the latest trends to understand the behavior and risks associated with lonely people. Many people are turning to technology solutions like the AI Girlfriend app or Sexting AI Platforms to combat feelings of loneliness.

Top Loneliness Statistics & Facts

• 52% of the people in the United States experience loneliness. 
• One in four young people feels lonely globally. 
• Brazil is the leading country with the highest number of people feeling lonely regularly. 
• Young adults aged 18 to 24 are the loneliest age group. 
• 65% of the parents and guardians are experiencing loneliness compared to non-parents 55%. 
• Old adults aged 65 and above are the age group with the lowest number of lonely people. 
• Social media usage is linked with increased feelings of loneliness. 
• 77% of people who have poor physical health are lonely.

Distribution of feeling Loneliness among adults 2021 by Country

A global survey conducted in 2021 revealed that 33% of individuals worldwide feel lonely. Brazil is the leading country with 50% of people feeling lonely often regularly, while 28% of people hardly or never feel lonely. Turkey is ranked second in the list with 46% of people experiencing loneliness and India is in the third position with 43% of people experiencing loneliness. The survey also revealed that the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, and Russia were among the countries with the highest share of people who didn’t feel lonely. 

Here is a breakdown of the countries with the highest number of respondents feeling lonely among adults: 

Countries	Often/Always feel lonely/ Some of the times	Hardly/Never feel lonely
Brazil	50%	28%
Turkey	46%	32%
India	43%	27%
Saudi Arabia	43%	37%
Italy	41%	29%
South Africa	40%	28%
Malaysia	39%	21%
South Korea	38%	28%
Chile	38%	37%
Peru	37%	35%
France	36%	39%
Argentina	35%	38%
Mexico	34%	40%
Great Britain	34%	39%
Global Average	33%	37%
Canada	31%	36%
United States	31%	41%
Singapore	30%	36%
Australia	30%	42%
Hungary	29%	49%
Belgium	28%	38%
Spain	27%	42%
Germany	26%	50%
China	26%	27%
Sweden	25%	42%
Russia	25%	49%
Poland	23%	38%
Japan	16%	48%
Netherlands	15%	55%

Source: Statista 

Share of individuals worldwide reporting feelings of loneliness in 2022 

A survey was conducted in 2022 in 16 countries to understand the loneliness among people based on age group. It was revealed that young adults aged 18 to 24 were most likely to feel lonely by 59% and reported negative effects on wellbeing from feelings of loneliness. Age groups 25 to 34 were the second highest share of respondents that experienced loneliness. Surprisingly, older adults aged 65 and above had the lowest share of respondents experiencing loneliness, at 22%.  

Below, we have mentioned a table showcasing the negative effects of well-being by loneliness reported by people in 2022:

Age Group	Share of respondents
18 to 24	59%
25 to 34	54%
35 to 44	47%
45 to 54	39%
55 to 64	32%
65 and older	22%

Source: Statista 

Distribution of People Feeling Lonely Worldwide by Gender 

The percentage reporting loneliness men and women face is pretty much the same. According to a survey, 24% of men and women have reported feeling extremely lonely globally. Although, there are countries where the rate of self-reported loneliness is much higher for women in comparison to men. 

Below, we have mentioned a table showcasing loneliness reported by people based on Gender: 

Gender	Very/Fairly lonely	A little lonely	Not at all lonely
Men	24%	27%	49%
Women	24%	27%	49%

Although the statistics between men and women are relatively equal regarding loneliness. It is stated that men are a little more likely to report feeling lonely compared to women. Meanwhile, some of the circumstances reported by women for feeling loneliness are as follows: 

• Chronic Diseases
• Widowhood 
• Living alone away from family 
• Some sort of Disability 

One in Four Young People in the World Feels Lonely

A survey conducted across 142 countries revealed that around 24% of people aged 15 and above reported feeling very lonely or fairly lonely upon asking, “How lonely do you feel?”

The share of respondents with the highest percentage of loneliness was surprisingly young adults between the ages of 19 and 29 (27%). Meanwhile, the older individuals were reportedly less lonely than the young audience. The lowest percentage of respondents experiencing loneliness was those between 65 and above. The survey conducted was an excellent reminder that loneliness is not an issue caused by aging and it can affect anyone regardless of a person’s age.

Here is a breakdown of the loneliness statistics based on Age group: 

Age Group	Very/Fairly lonely	A little lonely	Not at all lonely
15 to 18	25%	30%	45%
19 to 29	27%	30%	43%
30 to 44	25%	27%	48%
45 to 64	22%	25%	53%
65 and above	17%	25%	57%

The study, “The Global State of Social Connections,” was conducted by Gallup and Meta to understand the loneliness faced by people. The global results indicate that young adults aged 19 to 29 are the largest age group, experiencing loneliness by 27%, followed by teenagers aged 15 to 18 and adults 30 to 44 years old, who experience equal levels of loneliness by 25%. Apparently, older adults 65 and above have the lowest ratio in terms of loneliness (17%). 57% of old adults do not feel lonely at all. 

Loneliness Statistics in USA

• 52% of Americans report feeling lonely
• 47% of Americans report their relationships with others are not meaningful
• 57% Single or not, 57% of Americans report eating all meals alone
• 59% of Americans say they have a best friend, but 12% say they feel they don’t have any close friends.
• Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., and Denver are the three loneliest cities in the U.S. Loneliness is 3 times higher than the national average in those cities.
• Wyoming is the loneliest state of all per capita.
• Wisconsin is the least lonely state in America per capita.
• 58% of Americans sometimes or always feel like no one knows them well.
• 61% of all U.S. adults reported feeling lonely, which is up 7% from last year

Percent of U.S. adults who are lonely, shown as demographics:

• Gen Z: 79%
• Millennials: 71%
• Boomers: 50%
• Men: 46%
• Women: 45%

Loneliness Statistics By Race 

Race can also play a primary role in unique ways that can make a person feel lonely. Reports suggest that racial minorities can often lead to a person feeling lonely significantly. Here are some of the loneliness statistics by race:

• A study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, suggests that Black Americans are more likely to feel lonely in comparison to white Americans. 44% of Black adults in the U.S. have reported feeling lonely while 37% of white adults have stated feeling lonely. 
• According to a study by Cigna, it is reported that Hispanic or Latino people have a higher rate of feeling lonely in comparison to non-Hispanic individuals. Some of the common reasons behind Hispanic or Latino people feeling more lonely can be caused by discrimination, language barriers, and lack of social support.
• Similar to Hispanic or Latino people, Asian Americans are also likely to feel more lonely due to various cultural aspects like collectivism. According to a study conducted by the National Asian American Survey, it was revealed that Asian Americans who are facing discrimination have a higher chance of reporting loneliness.

It’s highly important to address loneliness faced by people across all different aspects including racial groups to highlight essential needs and challenges faced by the people. By recognizing the differences and discrimination people face, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and supportive space for all communities.

Loneliness Statistics by Income 

Income can play a significant role in a person’s life and influence loneliness at a large scale. Reports suggest that people who earn more are more likely to spend time alone and experience loneliness. However, many good-earning individuals don’t feel lonely daily despite spending most of their time working and less socializing with close ones.

Instead, individuals with lower incomes are reported to be lonely compared to people with higher incomes, regardless of socializing more. 10% of people earning less than $40,000 yearly are likely to feel lonely most days, while 5% report feeling lonely all the time.

People earning $80,000 or higher yearly are less likely to feel lonely as only 3% report feeling lonely.

Overall, income does play a crucial role in determining whether a person is feeling lonely or not. 

Parents and Guardians More Likely to Be Lonely than Non-Parents

A Poll was conducted during the pandemic by KFF Health Tracking to study the negative mental health impacts of adults and it was found that households with children are more likely to experience loneliness compared to non-parents in general. In addition, it was also revealed that mothers were more likely to experience mental health issues and loneliness compared to fathers. Below, we have mentioned statistics showcasing loneliness faced by parents and non-parents:

• Reports show that 65% of the parents and guardians are experiencing loneliness, which is 10% higher compared to non-parents (55%). 
• 42% of parents experiencing loneliness are more likely to feel a sense of being left out compared to 24% of non-parents experiencing loneliness. 
• 69% of mothers experience loneliness which is 7% higher in terms of fathers who experience loneliness by 62%. 
• 77% of single parents particularly struggle with loneliness. 

Family Connections Impact Feelings of Loneliness

There is no surprise that family relationships can have a major impact on people experiencing loneliness. People who deal with loneliness are less likely to share or discuss their emotions and feelings with others or go for support from their family members or close people.

• 34% of adults have reported feeling “quite a bit” while talking to their family members or families regarding their feelings or emotions, which is half the rate of non-lonely people (68%). 
• 65% of the parents or guardians experiencing loneliness might have stronger family support compared to non-parents who are lonely. Half of the lonely parents stated their family has supported them in life compared to 43% of non-parents experiencing loneliness. 
• 45% of lonely adults stated their family has supported them in life compared to 78% of non-lonely adults. 

Physical and Mental Health Associated with Loneliness

According to research, people suffering from poor physical or mental health have shown more signs of experiencing loneliness in their lives. It doesn’t state that one issue is a reason for another but instead, it suggests that there are associations between physical and mental health with loneliness.

• People suffering from any physical health problems are about 50% more likely to experience loneliness in comparison to people with stable or good physical health. 
• 77% of people who have fair or poor physical health are lonely. Half of the people (50%) who have good or excellent physical health are encountering loneliness; this showcases a difference of 27% among people with different physical health. 
• Adults who are classified as lonely are more likely to be diagnosed with a range of health issues such as weight problems, sleeping disorders, substance use, and more. 
• Americans with mental health issues are twice as likely to encounter loneliness compared to those with good or strong mental health. 
• 1 in 4 adults are classified as having poor mental health and among these 85% are experiencing loneliness compared to 42% of adults with good mental health. 
• 1 in 3 lonely adults (33%) is diagnosed with medical treatment for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more. 

Impact of loneliness in the workplace 

Loneliness can cause a considerable change in the employee’s behavior such as lower productivity, decline in performance, lack of engagement with others, and more. Data showed that lonely employees are twice as likely to issue sick leave compared at work to non-lonely adults. The report also suggests that lonely employees are 5 times more likely to miss work due to stress issues than non-lonely people. They are also three times more likely to admit they are less productive than other employees. 

• Loneliness can become a hurdle in an employee’s productivity. 47% of the lonely employees reported they can work efficiently and best with the best abilities compared to two-thirds of the non-lonely employees who are 64% likely to work efficiently with excellent abilities. 
• 42% of employees encountering loneliness say they feel they are “mentally somewhere else” while working compared to non-lonely workers (18%). 
• People experiencing loneliness have a higher chance of feeling dissatisfied with their job. Lonely employees are 3 times more likely to stay unhappy with their job by 21% compared to non-lonely workers who are experiencing dissatisfaction with their job by 7%.
• 3 in 10 employees suffering from loneliness stated they are not feeling well while working in the past 3 months compared to 14% of non-lonely workers. 
• Lonely employees are more likely to report that their physical, emotional, and mental health barged into their working space and affected their performance. Nearly 1 in 5 lonely employees stated their mental health was causing major interference in their work within the last month alone.

Sexting as a coping mechanism for loneliness:

In the digital age, as loneliness prevails among various age groups, many turn to the internet for connection. One prevalent activity is sexting, which can be a double-edged sword. While it may provide a temporary feeling of connection and intimacy, it’s crucial to understand its implications fully.

AI Girlfriend as a solution to loneliness

With advancing technology, artificial intelligence offers new ways to combat loneliness. The concept of an AI girlfriend, which simulates emotional and conversational interactions, is gaining popularity. This technology aims to provide companionship without the complexities of human relationships.

Conclusion 

The percentage of individuals experiencing loneliness is pretty high with nearly 1 in 4 young adults worldwide feeling lonely. Although anyone can experience loneliness regardless of their age group, various aspects such as demographics, physical health, mental health, financial status, and more can have a significant role in whether a person is feeling lonely or not. Above we have mentioned top statistics on loneliness to provide you with a better understanding of its impact and challenges. 

TikTok is currently one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide with over 1.7 billion users as of 2023. This short video-sharing tool gained massive popularity in 2020 peaking at approximately 313.5 million downloads during the first quarter.

TikTok was initially launched in 2016 for the Chinese audience but later on, Bytedance decided to roll the app to a wider audience by launching the app in various other countries including the United States, which is today the largest TikTok audience with 143.4 million users.

In this article, we are going to take an in-depth look at TikTok Statistics as of 2023 and talk about the total number of users globally, the largest age group, popular categories, and much more.

TikTok Key Statistics

• TikTok has 150 million active monthly users in the United States. 
• An Average TikTok user spends more than 1.5 hours each day on TikTok. 
• Nearly half of Gen Z are utilizing TikTok and Instagram for search purposes instead of using Google search engines.
• 33% of TikTok users have claimed they use TikTok regularly to gain updates on the latest news from the app. (Pew)
• TikTok was the most downloaded app in 2021 beating various popular social media apps such as Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat. 
• In 2022, Consumers in China spent more than $200 Billion on the e-commerce offering in TikTok. 
• More than 1 billion videos are being viewed on TikTok every day. 
• On TikTok, there are more than 500 million businesses and countless small businesses available. 
• The majority of TikTok users fall under the age of 18 to 24. 
• TikTok was downloaded more than 700 million times worldwide during the first quarter of 2023. 
• In the first three quarters of 2023, TikTok registered a revenue of about $9.4 billion.
• The best time to post on TikTok is Tuesday – 9 am EST, Thursday – 12 am, and Friday – 5 am. 
• 9 am to 11 am EST from Monday to Friday is considered the most suitable time to go live on TikTok.

Also Read: Everything You Need to Know about TikTok Ban in the U.S

TikTok Overview 

Launch Date	September 2016 (China),  August 2018 (Worldwide release)
Headquarters	Beijing, China
Total languages available in	40 languages
Owner	ByteDance
Industry	Social Networking

Number of TikTok users worldwide from 2018 to 2027

In 2023, TikTok counted approximately 1.9 billion users globally. TikTok witnessed massive popularity in 2020 rising from 652.5 million in 2019 to 1,035 million in 2020. Here is a breakdown of the total number of TikTok users worldwide from 2018 to 2027. 

Year	TikTok Users
2027	2,249 million
2026	2,198 million
2025	2,136 million
2024	2,051 million
2023	1,922 million
2022	1,719 million
2021	1,407 million
2020	1,035 million
2019	652.5 million
2018	347.1 million

Source: Statista 

Leading Countries with the largest TikTok users as of October 2023

The United States is the leading country with highest TikTok user count of 143.4 million, followed by Indonesia who has a total count of 106.52 million as of October 2023. 

Country Name	TikTok User
United States	143.4 million
Indonesia	106.52 million
Brazil	94.96 million
Mexico	68.89 million
Vietnam	62.61 million
Russian Federation	59.12 million
Pakistan	48.12 million
Philippines	39.48 million
Thailand	38.08 million

Source: Statista 

18 to 34 is the age group with largest TikTok users 

The short-form video-sharing application TikTok is highly popular among the younger generation. The age group with the highest number of TikTok users ranges between 18 to 34. Below is a table showcasing the TikTok’s user base depending on the Age group: 

Age Group	User Percentage
18 to 24	37.3%
25 to 34	32.9%
35 to 44	15.7%
45 to 54	8.3%
55+	5.8%

TikTok Users by Gender 

TikTok contains a pretty equal ratio when it comes to the distribution of users by Gender. As of October 2023, approximately 49.2% of TikTok users worldwide were women. While the male users were approximately 50.8% of the total globally. (Statista) 

Distribution of TikTok Users based on Age Group and Gender 

Now that we are aware that 49.2% of TikTok users are women and 50.8% are male, let’s take a deeper look at the usage of TikTok based on their Age Group and Gender. Here is a table providing an entire breakdown of the total number of TikTok users based on their Age and Gender. 

Age Group	Female	Male
18 to 24	18.2%	18%
24 to 34	15.2%	16.9%
35 to 44	7.9%	8.6%
45 to 54	4.4%	4.3%
55+	3.4%	3%

Source: Statista

As of October 2023, the age of 18 to 24 was found as the age group with the highest amount of TikTok audience worldwide. A total of 18.2% of women and 18% of the men in the platform audience were between the ages of 18 to 24. The second highest age group was 24 to 34 with 15.2% female audience and 16.9% male audience. 

Most Popular Category on TikTok

According to TikTok statistics, “Entertainment” is the most popular category in the short-video sharing platform worldwide. The Entertainment hashtag has a total of 535 billion hashtag views on TikTok.

The second most popular category on TikTok is “Dance” with 181 Billion hashtag views. Below is a table showcasing the overview of some of the most popular categories on TikTok: 

Category	Popularity by Hashtag Search
Entertainment	535 Billion
Dance	181 Billion
Pranks	79 Billion
Fitness/Sports	57 Billion
Home reno/D.I.Y.	39 Billion
Beauty/skincare	33 Billion

TikTok is the leading social media platform with the highest engagement rate per post

TikTok has an engagement rate of 17.96 for Micro (users with less than 15K followers) which is much higher compared to Instagram’s 3.86% and YouTube’s 1.63%. Here is a table showcasing the engagement rate of different types of influencers on TikTok in comparison to Instagram and YouTube:

Influencer Type	TikTok	Instagram	YouTube
Micro (less than 15K followers)	17.96%	3.86%	1.63%
Regular(15k-50k followers)	9.75%	2.39%	0.51%
Rising(50k-100k followers)	8.37%	1.87%	0.46%
Mid(100k-500k followers)	6.67%	1.62%	0.43%
Macro (500k – 1 mil. followers)	6.20%	1.36%	0.44%
Mega (Over 1 mil. followers)	4.96%	1.21%	0.37%

Source: Upfluence

TikTok Download Statistics

TikTok was named the second social media app that crossed 3 billion all-time downloads. It was reported that there were more than 770 million TikTok app downloads during the first three quarters of 2023. Let’s take a look at some of the additional facts related to TikTok downloads: 

• In 2022, TikTok was the most downloaded app with 879.2 million downloads globally. 
• During the second quarter of 2022, Colombia became the leading country with the highest TikTok downloads growth from the App Store.
• According to recent market data, it was revealed that TikTok witnessed a global decline in quarterly downloads during the 2nd quarter of 2022 by 37%.
• The country that witnessed the most decline was Finland with a total of – 27%. 
• In the first half of 2021, TikTok has declared the most downloaded non-gaming app with 383 million downloads. 
• TikTok has more than 1 billion downloads on Google Play Store. 

Here is a complete breakdown of the total number of TikTok downloads over the years. 

Year	Total number downloads
2023 (Till the Q3)	770 million
2022	879.2 million
2021	656 million
2020	850 million
2019	693 million
2018	657 million
2017	132 million

Source: Statista

Bonus Tip

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Wrapping Up 

TikTok is currently one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide with more than 1.7 billion users. This short video-sharing platform is expected to witness more growth in coming years and is expected to reach 2,249 million by 2027 according to Statista.

TikTok is an excellent platform for anyone who wants to promote their brand online considering its excellent engagement rate. We hope this article has helped you gain data about TikTok, its downloads, popular categories, and much more. 

For a comprehensive overview of another visual-centric social media platform, check out our detailed article on Instagram Statistics.