U.K.: smartphone usage 2011-2023

The proportion of smartphone users out of those using a mobile phone in the United Kingdom (UK) increased notably from 2011 to 2023, from less than half in 2011 with 44 percent to 91 percent of mobile phone users using a smartphone in 2023.

Share of smartphone users in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2023

Characteristic	Share of respondents
2011	44%
2012	54%
2013	62%
2014	66%
2015	70%
2016	72%
2017	74%
2018	80%
2019	85%
2020	89%
2021	91%
2022	90%
2023	91%

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Release date

January 2024

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2011 to 2023**

Number of respondents

3,539**

Age group

16 years and older

Special properties

Those who use a mobile phone

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Do you personally use a mobile phone? Is this a smartphone? A smartphone is a phone on which you can send ad receive emails, use apps, view websites and generally go online. Popular brands include iPhone and Samsung Galaxy. (Single code)"
** September 27 to November 12, 2023 was the date of the most recent survey.

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