Study says more than 60pc of world now on social media

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Photo illustration showing apps for Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and other social networks on a smartphone. PHOTO | AFP

Nearly five billion people, or slightly more than 60 percent of the world's population, are active on social media, according to a recent study. 

That represents an increase of 3.7 percent over the past year, according to calculations by digital advisory firm Kepios in its latest quarterly report.