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.
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https://www.demandsage.com/fake-news-statistics/