One in six young people in Europe has experienced digital violence
Social PolicyEuropean Union
- Omissions
- The WHO study specifically refers to 'cyberbullying' rather than the broader term 'digital violence' used in the claim, though cyberbullying is the most commonly measured form of digital violence against youth.
- The data covers the period 2018-2022 and was published in March 2024, which is before the session date of 2026-04-29.
- The prevalence was 15% for boys and 16% for girls, averaging to approximately 15-16% overall.
- Sources
- PrimaryWHO EuropeOverall, 15% of adolescents reported being cyberbullied at least once or twice in the past couple of months (15% of boys and 16% of girls). One in six school-aged children experiences cyberbullying.
- SecondaryDeutsche Welle (DW)Overall, 15% of adolescents reported being cyberbullied at least once or twice in the past couple of months (15% of boys and 16% of girls).
- SecondaryUniversity of GlasgowThe latest data from 2018 to 2022 shows a concerning increase in cyberbullying, with 15% of adolescents reporting being cyberbullied at least once or twice in the past couple of months.