Eye-opening phone addiction statistics for 2025. How many people are addicted to their phones? The data tells a concerning story.
Last updated: January 15, 2025
Nearly half of all adults admit they're addicted to their phones. Among teens, that number jumps to 72%. Two-thirds of people experience anxiety when separated from their phone (nomophobia). The average person picks up their phone 96 times per day — that's once every 10 minutes during waking hours.
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