Each month I run demographic data of comic “fans” based on data mined from Facebook. Due to popular demand I have split out and launched a “European edition” that runs on the 15th of every month!

This data is compiled using key terms, “likes,” users have as part of their profiles. Primarily terms are focused on generic ones such as “comics” or “graphic novels” or publishers. I stay away from specific characters, creators or series, because this does not indicate they are a comic book fan. Over 100 terms are used for this report.

This data is important in that it shows who the potential comic audience could be. This is not purchasers, these are people who have shown an affinity for comics and are potential purchasers and those with an interest.

Also, with this being online/technology, due to laws and restrictions, those under the age of 13 are likely underrepresented. Europe also has some other data restrictions that will be discussed below.

Facebook Population: Over 64,000,000 in Europe

That’s an increase of 3 million individuals from Europe last month and 19 million more individuals than compared to what I reported for the United States in the beginning of the month. Worldwide, there’s an estimated 347,581,854 individuals interested in comics.

Gender and Age

Last month women account for 47.54% while men account for 52.46%. This month men saw some gains as they grew while women remained the same. Men account for 53.13% while women account for 45.31%.

Compared to last month the percents and general trends between men, women, and age remain similar with some exceptions. Those age 17 and under actually have a gap, men regain the majority at age 42-45, and there’s a larger gap between men and women age 65+.

Relationship Status

There’s some changes from last month with big changes in those “single,” “married,” and “unspecified.” The first two say dips of a million or more and the last saw a gain of 3 million.

Education

Things haven’t changed a ton since last month. The gaps have expanded for some, but generally, the populations remain steady

Gender Interest

And here’s where data privacy differs. In some European nations this information can’t be reported which means either removing those countries or just not reporting on this. I chose the latter for now.

And come back next month for a new look at the data and the first comparison of just Europe!

Each month I run demographic data of comic “fans” based on data mined from Facebook. Due to popular demand I have split out and launched a “European edition” that runs on the 15th of every month!

This data is compiled using key terms, “likes,” users have as part of their profiles. Primarily terms are focused on generic ones such as “comics” or “graphic novels” or publishers. I stay away from specific characters, creators or series, because this does not indicate they are a comic book fan. Over 100 terms are used for this report.

This data is important in that it shows who the potential comic audience could be. This is not purchasers, these are people who have shown an affinity for comics and are potential purchasers and those with an interest.

Also, with this being online/technology, due to laws and restrictions, those under the age of 13 are likely underrepresented. Europe also has some other data restrictions that will be discussed below.

Facebook Population: Over 61,000,000 in Europe

That’s an increase of 4 million individuals from Europe last month and 20 million more individuals than compared to what I reported for the United States in the beginning of the month. Worldwide, there’s an estimated 306,654,04 individuals interested in comics.

Gender and Age

Last month women account for 45.61% while men account for 52.63%. This month men continued to decrease and now stand at 52.46% with women increasing to 47.54%.

Compared to last month the percents and general trends between men, women, and age remain similar.

The increase from last month is widespread with folks ages 22 to 57 increasing and those 17 and under remaining steady.

Relationship Status

There’s some changes from last month with big changes in those “single,” “married,” and “unspecified” all increasing by over a million.

Education

Things haven’t changed a ton since last month. The gaps have expanded for some, but generally the populations just grew in similar amounts.

Gender Interest

And here’s where data privacy differs. In some European nations this information can’t be reported which means either removing those countries or just not reporting on this. I chose the latter for now.

And come back next month for a new look at the data and the first comparison of just Europe!

Each month I run demographic data of comic “fans” based on data mined from Facebook. Due to popular demand I have split out and launched a “European edition” that runs on the 15th of every month!

This data is compiled using key terms, “likes,” users have as part of their profiles. Primarily terms are focused on generic ones such as “comics” or “graphic novels” or publishers. I stay away from specific characters, creators or series, because this does not indicate they are a comic book fan. Over 100 terms are used for this report.

This data is important in that it shows who the potential comic audience could be. This is not purchasers, these are people who have shown an affinity for comics and are potential purchasers and those with an interest.

Also, with this being online/technology, due to laws and restrictions, those under the age of 13 are likely underrepresented. Europe also has some other data restrictions that will be discussed below.

Facebook Population: Over 57,000,000 in Europe

That’s an increase of 2 million individuals from Europe last month and 16 million more individuals than compared to what I reported for the United States in the beginning of the month. Worldwide, there’s an estimated 307,542,149 individuals interested in comics.

Gender and Age

Last month women account for 45.45% while men account for 54.55%. This month men remain the same with the overall number, but dipped to 52.63%, while women increased to 45.61% due to an increase in population.

Compared to last month the percents and general trends between men, women, and age remain similar.

The below is where things get interesting. The population remains relatively unchanged under the age of 25. At 26 and older is where we see all of the gains. It makes me wonder if Europe’s comic reading population skews older in their activity. This will be something to watch as we go forward.

Relationship Status

There’s come changes from last month, but nothing huge. Mainly Those “engaged,” “in relationship,” and “married” all saw gains.

Education

There’s some interesting changes in education since last month. Women became the majority of those listed as “in college” and “in high school” saw a large increase in men and women. It’s unknown as to the cause of that.

Gender Interest

And here’s where data privacy differs. In some European nations this information can’t be reported which means either removing those countries or just not reporting on this. I chose the latter for now.

And come back next month for a new look at the data and the first comparison of just Europe!

Each month I run demographic data of comic “fans” based on data mined from Facebook. The monthly report is focused on the United States and runs the first of every month. Due to popular demand, today launches a European edition that will run on the 15th of every month!

This data is compiled using key terms, “likes,” users have as part of their profiles. Primarily terms are focused on generic ones such as “comics” or “graphic novels” or publishers. I stay away from specific characters, creators or series, because this does not indicate they are a comic book fan. Over 100 terms are used for this report.

This data is important in that it shows who the potential comic audience could be. This is not purchasers, these are people who have shown an affinity for comics and are potential purchasers and those with an interest.

Also, with this being online/technology, due to laws and restrictions, those under the age of 13 are likely underrepresented. Europe also has some other data restrictions that will be discussed below.

Facebook Population: Over 55,000,000 in Europe

That’s 18 million more individuals than compared to what I reported for the United States in the beginning of the month. What’s interesting is that using the same terms as those used in the US report there are 54 million individuals. Adding in European publishers an additional 1 million individuals are added.

Worldwide, the estimate is 279,069,449 which is an increase of about 15 million compared to last month.

Gender and Age

In the United States at the beginning of the month women were reported as 37.84% of comic fandom while men accounted for 62.16%. In Europe, women account for 45.45% while men account for 54.55%.

This month in the United States at no point do women become a majority of fans. In Europe men and women age 38 to 46 are about in even numbers. Eventually men become the majority again at age 65 and up.

Part of the chance above is reflected below. Men increased in population age 46 and up while women dropped across the board at every age.

Relationship Status

Compared to the United States, the relationship status of individuals is actually pretty different. “Single,” “In Relationship,” “Divorced,” and “Married” are all much lower when it comes to percentage. Those “Engaged” is a little higher, but what’s much higher is the individuals marked “Unspecified,” and those as “Civil Union,” “Domestic Partnership,” and “Open Relationship.”

Education

Compared to the United States those with Doctorate or Master’s Degrees are lower, but College Grads, in College are higher. I don’t know how Europe generally compares to the US as far as education, but differences are probably reflected here.

Gender Interest

And here’s where data privacy differs. In some European nations this information can’t be reported which means either removing those countries or just not reporting on this. I chose the latter for now.

And come back next month for a new look at the data and the first comparison of just Europe!