This chart illustrates the projected number of social network users in 2017 and 2022 in selected countries.
Social media user development
Social network usage has been constantly undergoing double-digit growth which is projected to last until 2016 after which it will slow down to single-digit growth until 2017. Social networking growth has been heavily influenced by mobile device usage development and increasing mobile internet penetration rates worldwide. Social network users benefit from an expanded network and the ability to connect and keep in touch with others.
