The illustration depicts the different age groups that accessed daily news through various media platforms in a certain nation in 2011. Overall, radio was the most popular choice among most individuals. Social media was more preferred by young people, whereas microblogging was the least used across all age groups.
Individuals aged 18 and above were more inclined towards radio, accounting for nearly 90% in the age ranges of 18-29, 30-49, and 50-64. However, there was a slight decline to around 80% in the 65+ age group. In contrast, teenagers showed less interest in radio, with only half the percentage recorded, dropping to 40%.
Young individuals aged 10-17 and 18-29 both had a preference for social media, with 80% usage in both age groups. The 10-17 age group had a higher percentage than radio usage, while the percentage dramatically decreased in the subsequent age groups. Individuals aged 30-49 saw a decrease of around 35 points, reaching 45%, while those aged 50-64 had a comparable percentage. The data for individuals aged 65+ showed a significant decline, dropping to just 10%.
Microblogging followed a similar pattern to social media, with minimal differences between age groups. Young individuals were the primary users of microblogging, with approximately 20-25% usage. The 30-49 age group was in the middle with 15% usage, while the last two age groups had the lowest percentages at 8% and 5%.