91 pct of children in Türkiye use internet, says TÜİK
- October 24 2024 14:26:46
91 pct of children in Türkiye use internet, says TÜİK
ANKARA
Some 91 percent of children aged between 6 and 15 in Türkiye were reported to be using the internet in 2024, with YouTube emerging as the most prevalent social media platform among this age group, official data showed on Oct. 24.
According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), internet usage among children stood at 82.7 percent in 2021, reflecting a significant rise over the span of three years.
Among children who use the internet, 97.4 percent reported engaging with it habitually, with usage frequencies ranging from multiple times a day to at least once a week.
TÜİK highlighted that video streaming was the foremost reason for internet usage among children, with educational activities such as homework and online gaming following closely.
The percentage of children who actively used social media reached 66 percent, with YouTube being the leading platform at 96.3 percent among the 6-15 age group.
Other popular platforms where children spent time included Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat, respectively.
Kilde: Hurriyet Daily News
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