Info & Stats

With so much noise out there it’s hard to navigate the facts in this confusing digital world. Here is some really important information to show you what the grown ups are all talking about. You can probably see why they have such concerns over kids using smartphones and social media. But don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through some solutions for you and your parents.

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153% ↗

Average increase in depression amongst teenagers since 2010


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7.5 hours

On average, children spend 7.5 hours a day on screens. That’s equivalent to 114 days a year

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1 in 3

School age children have seen something worrying or nasty online


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134% ↗

Average increase in anxiety amongst teenagers since 2010


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237

Number of smartphone notifications per day on average



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25%

Young people that use their smartphones in a way consistent with a behavioural addiction


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129% ↗

Average increase in suicide rates amongst 10-14 year olds since 2010

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1 in 6

School aged children who have experienced cyberbullying



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100+

The number of times on average that young people check their phones throughout the day

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FlippGen Screen Time Calculator

The average screen time for 11 year olds is 7.5 hours per day. This amounts to over 21 years lost to looking at smartphones and digital devices throughout their lifetime.

What about you? Check your lifetime in screen time here.

Screen Time Calculator
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