- More than half of the world's population now uses the internet, with global internet users growing 8% year-over-year. Mobile internet and social media usage are also growing significantly. - Social media users grew over 20% in the past year to over 2.5 billion active users monthly. Mobile social media use in particular saw 30% growth. - The report provides statistics on internet, social media, and mobile usage globally and by region, finding continued growth in connectivity and usage around the world.