Visualizing the Social Media Universe in 2020

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Social media has seeped into virtually all aspects of modern life. The vast social media universe collectively now holds 3.8 billion users, representing roughly 50% of the global population.

With an additional billion internet users projected to come online in the coming years, it’s possible that the social media universe could expand even further.

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Visualizing the Social Media Universe in 2020

Visualizing the Social Media Universe in 2020

Social media has seeped into virtually all aspects of modern life. The vast social media universe collectively now holds 3.8 billion users, representing roughly 50% of the global population.


First published: August 28, 2020 (link)

Source files included: .ai, .pdf

Data source: Statista, eMarketer, CNET, Business of Apps

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