One in six children has been a victim of cyberbullying

Omissions

• The claim does not specify that the '1 in 6' figure comes from WHO/Europe data covering the period 2018-2022, published in March 2024
• More recent EU-specific data from September 2025 shows a higher prevalence (24%) of children experiencing cyberbullying
• The WHO study refers to 'school-aged children' (11, 13 and 15-year-olds) specifically, not all children

Sources

• PrimaryWorld Health Organization (WHO) EuropeOne in six school-aged children experiences cyberbullying. Data from Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study covering 2018-2022 across 44 countries in Europe and Central Asia.
• PrimaryEU Child Participation Platform - European Commission24% of children reported having experienced cyberbullying themselves. Survey conducted between 3rd and 30th September 2025 with 6,343 children from 27 EU Member States.