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Countries handing kids smartphones before their teens

Nations where youngsters are given a phone

Countries handing kids smartphones before their teens
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StarsInsider
12/10/2026 08:00 ‧ 1 hour ago | StarsInsider

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A new report has provided key insights into the smartphone habits of children. The

Sapien Labs' Global Mind Project, which surveyed more than 100,000 young adults across 163 countries, reveals a clear geographic split in when childhood meets the smartphone.

The survey details the average age a child typically starts using a smartphone, and the results show huge everyday differences by country and the consequences of doing so.

In this gallery, we reveal the countries handing kids a phone before their teens. To learn more, click on to continue reading.

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