Twitter/X Statistics for 2025
Global User Base
X (formerly Twitter) boasts over 500 million users worldwide, though there are some conflicting reports about the exact numbers.
One source projects 440.2 million X users worldwide in 2025, representing a 2.6% annual increase from 2024, while others cite the higher 500 million figure.
Key User Demographics and Behavior
- 60.9% of Twitter’s user base is male, while 39.1% is female
- The 2024 age breakdown shows: 2% aged 13-17, 32.1% aged 18-24, 37.5% aged 25-34, 21.1% aged 35-49, and 7.3% aged 50 or older
- 10% of US users post 92% of the tweets, meaning some users are incredibly active
Usage Patterns
- Over 500 million tweets are sent out daily
- 82% of Twitter users access the platform for entertainment purposes
- 48% of users visit for news, 48% for entertainment, and 34% for family and friend connections
Geographic Distribution
- 25.03% of Twitter traffic comes from the United States, which accounts for the highest traffic on the platform, with Japan being second
- The US had over 106 million users as of April 2024
Platform Traffic
In 2025, “x.com” receives over 4.4 billion visits, showing the significant web traffic the platform generates.
The platform continues to evolve under Elon Musk’s ownership, with plans for additional features like digital wallet functionality and expanded super-app capabilities.