Figure 22: Preferences of searching for information in the online environment, comparison of German youth and their peers from other countries.
How do you usually find information about things that interest you online? I search for hashtags related to what I'm interested in
Germans
10%
20%
45%
25%
Others
19%
25%
31%
25%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
a) Very likely b) Likely d) Not likely e) Never
How do you usually find information about things that interest you online? I join or create online communities where people share information
Germans
8%
19%
58%
17%
Others
27%
33%
29%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
a) Very likely b) Likely d) Not likely e) Never
Use of social media in general Given the omnipresence of social media in contemporary society, and especially in the lives of young people, the Eurodesk Youth Info Survey 2025 also explored this area in connection with mobility information. Young people in Germany use social media in general to a very similar extent (91%) as their peers from other countries (95%). When exploring social media platforms in more detail, it becomes apparent that the most used social media in German youth is Instagram, with almost 90% using it daily, followed by TikTok and YouTube used by almost half of young people (see Figure 23).
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