Internet use is up in developing nations, but going online is still a rare activity in many countries. The Pew Research Center conducted a global survey in spring 2013 that tracked technology adoption in 24 less-developed countries.
The results show that cell phones are ubiquitous but smartphones still rare. Texting and taking pictures are among the most common uses of mobile phones. Among Internet users, social media is a popular pasttime.
Here is the breakdown of social media use in the developing countries surveyed. For reference, 73 percent of U.S. Internet users visit social networking sites. [Read More About the Pew Results]
Egypt - 88 percent
Russia - 86 percent
Philippines - 86 percent
Tunisia - 85 percent
Indonesia - 84 percent
Jordan - 84 percent
Venezuela - 83 percent
Nigeria - 83 percent
Turkey - 79 percent
Ghana - 77 percent
Mexico - 77 percent
Chile - 76 percent
Malaysia - 76 percent
Kenya - 76 percent
Argentina - 75 percent
El Salvador - 75 percent
Senegal - 75 percent
Brazil - 73 percent
Lebanon - 72 percent
Bolivia - 71 percent
South Africa - 62 percent
China - 48 percent
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