In which countries in Europe are teens problematic social media users?

Valerie Charoux
Oct 13
2 min read

Social Media News – Here is the Ranking of the Top 10 countries in Europe where teens are problematic social media users, according to the OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024.

1 - What are problematic social media users?

Problematic social media users are those who use social media excessively, despite its negative impacts, such as anxiety, sleep disruption, and poorer social and academic performance.

2 - Ranking of Top 10 countries in Europe where teens are problematic social media users:

1 – Romania

Romania ranks No. 1 country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 22.1% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.

2 – Malta

Malta ranks 2^nd country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 18% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.

3 – Bulgaria

Bulgaria ranks 3^rd country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 16.7% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.

4 – Ireland

Ireland ranks 4^th country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 15.4% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.

5 – England

England ranks 5^th country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 14.6% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.

6 – Italy

Italy ranks 6^th country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 13.9% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.

7 – Scotland

Scotland ranks 7^th country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 13.6% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.

8 – North Macedonia

North Macedonia ranks 8^th country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 13.4% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.

9 – Greece

Greece ranks 9^th country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 13.2% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.

10 – Wales

Wales ranks 10^th country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 12.9% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.