It's Very important to make the distinction.
Disinformation (D for deliberate) is Propaganda. It travels faster and is more likely to influence decisions than the truth.
20 Fake News Statistics 2025 (Latest Worldwide Data)
By Naveen Kumar / June 7, 2025
In 2025, fake news continues to pollute the internet at an alarming scale, with 62% of online content now deemed false. A staggering 86% of global citizens have been exposed to misinformation, while 40% of content shared on social media is fake.
In the U.S., 80% of adults have consumed fake news, and 23% admit to sharing false stories, knowingly or not. Trust is eroding: only 32% of Americans trust new media, and fake news costs the global economy $78 billion annually.
In this report, I uncover key statistics on fake news from around the world, highlighting its spread, sources, and impact. Let us get into it!
Fake News Statistics 2025: Top Picks
●Approximately 62% of online information could be false.
●23% of surveyed Americans admitted to sharing a fake news story.
●9 out of 10 American adults fact-check their news.
●45% of UK adults report coming across a fake news item daily.
●On average, 40% of content shared on social media platforms is false.
●80% of adults in the U.S. alone have consumed fake news at one time or another.
●86% of global citizens have been exposed to fake news.
https://www.demandsage.com/fake-news-statistics/
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