More Than Two Million Swiss Addicted To Smartphones

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Almost a third of people in Switzerland – more than two million people – show clear signs of smartphone addiction, according to a study. This content was published on November 3, 2026 - 10:44 2 minutes Keystone-SDA

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A further 7% even show pronounced signs of so-called nomophobia, or mobile phone addiction, the price comparison website Comparis announced on Tuesday. Nomophobia refers to the fear or anxiety of being without a smartphone or a mobile connection. Almost all young people and adults in Switzerland own at least one device.

The report said 16- to 35-year-olds are affected by smartphone addiction at an above-average rate. Almost half of them show clear signs of nomophobia. According to the report, four in ten show clear signs and a further 8% show pronounced signs. Among 36- to 55-year-olds, just under a third show clear signs, and among those aged over 56, just under one in five.

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