German Teens' Internet Usage Increases to 71.5 Hours Weekly

Postbank's 2024 study reveals a rise in online activity among youth, with educational use also climbing.

The average time German teenagers spend online has risen to 71.5 hours per week, marking a 1.6-hour increase from the previous year.
This marks the first increase in internet usage among teens since the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Smartphones remain the dominant device for accessing the internet, with 91% of teens using them.
There is a gender difference in device usage, with boys more likely to use desktop PCs for gaming and work than girls.
Time spent online for educational purposes has increased to 4.6 hours per week, continuing an upward trend since 2019.