Surge in the use of Do Not Disturb mode among young Finns

A remarkable increase in the use of Do Not Disturb mode has been observed among Finnish youth, according to DNA’s Digital Life 2024 survey. The survey, which polled over 1,000 respondents, reveals that more than a third of 16-24-year-olds have reduced their phone and internet usage, with the Do Not Disturb feature seeing the most significant rise in popularity.

In the past year, the proportion of young people using Do Not Disturb mode to limit their digital device usage has surged from 16% to 27%.