TikTok use is up in several middle-income countries
% who say they use TikTok
Note: Only countries with statistically significant increases are shown.
Source: Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.
“Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy”
“Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
TikTok use is up in several middle-income countries
% who say they use TikTok
| Nigeria | Indonesia | Argentina | South Africa | Mexico | Kenya | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 35 | 31 | 37 | 41 | 37 |
| 2026 | 57 | 62 | 55 | 59 | 62 | 58 |
Note: Only countries with statistically significant increases are shown.
Source: Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.
“Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy”
“Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
