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Main Reasons for Using Social Media in 2022
27.7% of people aged 16 to 64 surveyed use social media to find things to do and buy. Another 26.3% of social media users are finding products to purchase on social media.
Sources: datareportal.com December 2022

What are main reasons for using social media in 2022?
With the help of social networks, people keep in touch with family and friends (47.6%), spend their free time (36.3%), and read the news (35.1%). But social networks are used not only for entertainment, but also to buy some products (26.3%). Source: datareportal.com
Do people use social networks for their purchases?
In 2022, 27.7% of people on social media look for shopping inspiration and 26.3% of people find shopping products. Source: datareportal.com
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