Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World

Younger adults are especially likely to say they use their smartphone ‘almost constantly’


Younger adults are especially likely to say they use their smartphone ‘almost constantly’
% of U.S. adults who say they use their smartphone …
Note: Those who did not answer, including those who do not have a smartphone, are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER


Younger adults are especially likely to say they use their smartphone ‘almost constantly’
% of U.S. adults who say they use their smartphone …
GroupAlmost constantlySeveral times a dayAbout once a daySeveral times a week or less
U.S. adultsgroup1266032
Ages 18-29group242
30-49group233
50-64group221
65+group29

Note: Those who did not answer, including those who do not have a smartphone, are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

Icon for promotion number 1

Sign up for our weekly newsletter

Fresh data delivered Saturday mornings

Thank you for subscribing!

Processing…