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Instagram Usage Statistics for Switzerland in 2023

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Currently, 4 million users in Switzerland use Instagram.

In the following, the online marketing agency onlineKarma presents the latest Instagram user statistics for Switzerland as of August 2023, broken down by age, gender, and reach.

When using this information, please cite “Source: onlineKarma 2023.”If you use the figures in your work, we would appreciate it if you could send us a link or a PDF of your work to info@onlinekarma.ch.

Instagram Age Statistics for Switzerland

Since 2022, the total number of Instagram users in Switzerland has risen to 4 million.

The age groups between 13 and 24 and 25 and 34 continue to be the most represented, each accounting for about one-third of all Instagram users.

As of August 2023

Age Distribution of Instagram Users in Switzerland in August 2023

Comparison: August 2019 / March 2020 / April 2021 / November 2022 / August 2023 (in thousands)

Age Comparison of Instagram Users in Switzerland from 2019 to 2023

Age and Gender on Instagram

When gender and age are examined more closely, the number of female and male users is roughly equal, particularly in the under-34 age group. Among users over the age of 35, however, there are more female users. No statistical data is available on non-binary individuals.

As of August 2023

Instagram Users in Switzerland by Age and Gender in August 2023

Gender Distribution on Instagram

Across Switzerland, 52.6% of Instagram users are female and 47.4% are male. No statistics are available for non-binary individuals.

Gender Breakdown of Instagram Users in Switzerland in August 2023

Reach via Instagram Stories

Instagram is a mobile app, which is why users are primarily (nearly 100%) reached via mobile devices.

Instagram Stories can reach 3.2 million users throughout Switzerland.

Reach of Instagram Stories in Switzerland in August 2023

iOS vs. Android

In Switzerland, 67% of people can be reached on Instagram via iOS devices (iPads, iPhones, and iPods), and 33% via Android devices (Android smartphones and Android tablets).

Instagram Reach in Switzerland by iOS and Android in August 2023

Users: August 2019 / March 2020 / April 2021 / November 2022 / August 2023

In Switzerland , 4 million Instagram users are online each month. By comparison, there were 3.8 million monthly active users in 2022 and 2021, 2.7 million monthly active users in 2020, and 2.4 million monthly active users in 2019.

Since November 2022, Instagram has seen an increase in active users.

Instagram Users in Switzerland from 2019 to 2023

Instagram Statistics Survey in Switzerland

The analysis was conducted by onlineKarma (reuse of the data is permitted upon agreement and with proper attribution) and is based on official figures from Meta. No guarantee is made as to the accuracy of the information. Legal recourse is excluded.

The user figures were defined as follows:

This figure is an estimate of the number of people who have seen ads in Meta apps and services over the past 30 days.
This figure is not a prediction of how many people will see your ad, and it may change over time. It does not take into account population estimates or census data.

MetaOfficial figures from Meta

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Instagram Users in Switzerland | November 2022

When using this information, please cite “Source onlineKarma 2022” as the source.

  • Instagram had a total of 3.8 million active users.
  • Approximately 1.85 million women and approximately 1.87 million men were reached on Instagram.
  • Instagram reached 2.6 million people in Switzerland via iOS devices (iPads, iPhones, and iPods).
  • 1.4 million people in Switzerland were reached on Instagram via Android devices (Android smartphones and Android tablets).

Instagram Users in Switzerland | April 2021

When using this information, please cite “Source onlineKarma 2021.”

  • Instagram had a total of 3.8 million active users.
  • Approximately 1.9 million women and approximately 1.8 million men were reached on Instagram.
  • Instagram reached 2.5 million people in Switzerland via iOS devices (iPads, iPhones, and iPods).
  • 1.5 million people in Switzerland were reached on Instagram via Android devices (Android smartphones and Android tablets).

Instagram Users in Switzerland | March 2020

When using this information, please cite “Source onlineKarma 2020.”

  • Instagram had a total of 2.7 million active users.
  • Approximately 1.3 million women and approximately 1.3 million men were reached on Instagram.
  • 1.8 million people in Switzerland were reached on Instagram via iOS devices (iPads, iPhones, and iPods).
  • 1.2 million people in Switzerland were reached on Instagram via Android devices (Android smartphones and Android tablets).
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Instagram is one of the most important social media platforms worldwide and is owned by Facebook.
Using the Instagram mobile app, users can filter and share photos, videos, and Stories.
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Julia Vanoni is a member of the management team at onlineKarma.

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