Fahrettin Altun Shared Social Network Usage Data

Developing technology causes the whole world to turn to digital environments and people spend their time in these environments. Social networks are also among the most used places among digital media. As in all other countries, the use of social networks in Turkey continues to increase day by day.

Now, the Presidency of Communications has shared data about a research on this subject. In the statements made by President Fahrettin Altun, as a result of the analysis of the data collected in 2021, Turkey’s internet access rate 85.7% and the rate of social network usage 82.8% it has been reported.

“Citizens are online in all areas of life”

Altun at the Presidential Dolmabahçe Work Office Social Network Map Project shared the data collected at the introductory meeting held for the promotion of the company. The President also noted that the project could reveal Turkey’s social network mobility and dynamics.

Regarding the research, Altun said, “According to the preliminary data of our research, which we started in January 2021, we saw that the internet access rate was 85.7% and the social network usage rate was at such high levels as 82.8%. those with internet access 51.8% of These data, which reveal that they use both wireless and mobile devices, reveal that citizens are online at every stage of their daily life.” He used his expressions.

Head of Communications, social media ecosystems Adding to their explanations that their material value and size are increasing day by day, he emphasized that they have launched the Turkey Social Network Map Project, which measures the use of social networks in detail in order to reach safe and accurate data.

In addition to these, Altun has been helping people Internet usage rates have increased noted: “We observed that the rate of internet access increased to 91% and online shopping to 54% during the full shutdown periods. This showed that our citizens are actively using social networks.” It was also underlined that domestic social networks should be preferred more and that the private sector should increase its investments in this regard.

“New data will be shared with the public every semester”

In the explanations; Young people between the ages of 15-17 98% have internet accessIt was stated that 98% of these young people use at least one social networking platform. When the data provided by the Social Network Map was analyzed, it was revealed that 71% of the citizens in Turkey preferred to use WhatsApp, 70.5% Instagram, 62.7% YouTube, 49.8% Facebook, 41.9% Twitter. It is also possible to reach more detailed information on many subjects such as social network usage rates, which type of content is preferred and game habits.

Finally, Altun added that they describe the digital universe as a ‘cyber homeland’, so social networks should be observed and malicious content should be blocked. The President also talks about the Social Network Map Project every year on different topics. Over 40 reports, over 200 interactive charts and over 130 infographics He stated that the necessary data will be shared with the citizens every term.