Think your network's big? Wait until you see how LinkedIn redefines 'global networking'!

Answer: 1.15 billion

Questions:

• How can LinkedIn help you with your job search?
• At what age, if any, do you think you need a LinkedIn profile?
• Networking and searching for a job have changed over time. How do you think technology will continue to affect your career journey?

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Behind the numbers (Demand Sage):

LinkedIn Statistics 2025

• LinkedIn has over 1.15 billion monthly active users worldwide.
• The U.S. has the most LinkedIn users, with 230 million.
• LinkedIn earned $16.37 billion in revenue in 2024.
• 43.6% of users are women, and 56.5% are men.
• More than half of LinkedIn users are aged 25 to 34.
• Video content gets 5 times more engagement, while images and infographics get twice the average engagement.

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About the Author

Kathryn Dawson

Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.