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Digital 2024 Global Overview Report Summary

Core Content

The Digital 2024 Global Overview Report provides a comprehensive look at the state of digital adoption and usage around the world in 2024, highlighting key trends, growth figures, and user behaviours across various platforms and demographics.

Main Trends and Insights

• Global Social Media Growth:

  • Global social media users have surpassed 5 billion, with annual user growth still above 5%.
  • TikTok is experiencing rapid growth in reach and user engagement.
  • Instagram has overtaken WhatsApp as the most popular social platform globally.
  • Facebook continues to grow, contrary to click-bait headlines.

• Digital Adoption and Usage:

  • Internet users globally increased by +1.8% (97 million) to reach 5.35 billion.
  • Mobile phone usage remains dominant, with 96.5% of internet users accessing the internet via mobile phones.
  • Smartphone usage increased by +1.8% (170 BPS), while feature phone usage declined significantly by -12.7% (100 BPS).
  • Time spent online increased by +0.8% (3 minutes), reaching 6 hours and 40 minutes per day.
  • TV streaming and linear/broadcast TV usage both declined, with streaming time down by -8.2% (17 minutes) and broadcast TV time down by -3.3% (31 minutes).
  • Music streaming usage dropped by -4.7% (32 minutes), while social media usage decreased by -5.5% (8 minutes).

• Demographics and Regional Insights:

  • The global median age is 30.6.
  • India has the largest population, with 1.435 billion people, and is expected to have a significant influence on global digital trends in 2024.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa still has low internet adoption, with less than 50% of the population connected.
  • Female internet users increased by +4.9% (304 BPS) to 63.5% of the total female population.
  • Urban internet users increased by +3.2% (252 BPS) to 78.8% of the urban population.

• Economic and Technological Context:

  • Despite economic challenges, online marketing continued to thrive in 2023, with digital ad spend increasing.
  • The evolution of digital behaviours suggests a shift in how users engage with content, with social platforms and AI tools becoming more integral to the search experience.
  • Generative AI has made it easier to create persuasive and engaging content, raising concerns about misinformation.

• Global Connectivity and Literacy:

  • Total population reached 8.08 billion, with a +0.9% year-on-year increase.
  • Overall literacy among adults aged 15+ is 86.0%, with male literacy at 90.3% and female literacy at 83.8%.
  • GDP per capita varies significantly, with Luxembourg and Ireland leading in PPP and current US$ terms.

Key Challenges and Opportunities

• Misinformation Risks:

  • High-stakes elections and geopolitical tensions may create an environment conducive to misinformation.
  • Generative AI tools can be used to create fake content, which could mislead users.

• Digital Trust and Engagement:

  • There is a growing trust issue with the media, as users are less trusting and less interested in news.
  • Publishers need to focus on quality journalism and media literacy tools to regain user trust.

• Consumer Preferences:

  • Baby boomers are spending more time on social media and shopping online, but are underrepresented in advertising.
  • Brands should consider these consumers’ preferences and spending power in their strategies.

Additional Notes

• The report includes data from various partners such as GWI, STATISTA, GSMA Intelligence, Data.AI, SimilarWeb, Semrush, ** Ookla**, Skai, Locowise, Socialinsider, and PPRO.
• Important notes on data comparability are included, as some data points may not correlate with previous years due to changes in sources, methodologies, and revisions.

Conclusion

The Digital 2024 report highlights a dynamic digital landscape, with social media and mobile usage continuing to dominate, while TV and print media usage declines. The growth of India’s connected population is expected to shape global trends, and the rise of AI presents both opportunities and challenges. The report encourages stakeholders to adapt to evolving user behaviours and to leverage digital tools for positive impact.