Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for March 11, 2020
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March 11, 2020: A total of 3.8 billion people around the world now use social media platforms. That represents 49% of the world’s population.[1]
Among those worldwide who have access to the internet, 84% are on social media.
The Digital 2020 Global Overview Report released by We Are Social shows that the average person online spends 2 hours and 24 minutes daily on social media platforms.[1]
Worldwide, the most-used social media platforms are Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- March 10, 2020 –352 pledged delegates to be awarded in Democratic primaries today
- March 9, 2020 –5 of 7 Super Tuesday states see decline in Pivot County turnout
- March 6, 2020 –63 billion dollar revenue loss projected for airline industry due to coronavirus
- March 5, 2020 –250 years ago today the Boston Massacre took place
- March 4, 2020 –6,590 pedestrian deaths in 2019
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