Internet Dating Statistics

As you can guess, millions of people worldwide use various online ‘love’ sites daily, so internet dating statistics should tell an interesting picture. Here’s a few for starters:

1) Up to 30% of American singles have used matchmaking sites.
2) Women, on average, receive over 5 emails daily.
3) Around 40% of men say they don’t feel confident meeting women the first time.
4) The overall cost of personal sites has dropped over the last 2 years.
5) On the first date, most women think men aren’t truthful.
6) Generally, guys prefer women younger than themselves.
7) Most people would prefer to be in a relationship than not.
8) Over a third of women don’t like guys being clingy.
9) Most girls say personality is much more important than looks.
10) Men, on average, receive only 1 or 2 emails daily.
11) 60% of women prefer men older than themselves.

These statistics are from the Internet Dating Guide.