According to a recent survey conducted by the German IT industry association Bitkom, 64% of Germans can recall their own mobile phone number by heart. However, a staggering 34% of smartphone and mobile phone users cannot recall their own number. The survey, which was released on Friday, also found that among 16- to 29-year-olds, 42% cannot recall their mobile phone number. Interestingly, those who use a landline phone tend to remember their number more frequently. The survey found that 76% of landline users can recall their own number, while only 22% cannot recall it.
Furthermore, the survey found that Germans tend to remember the phone numbers of friends, family and acquaintances. A total of 82% of Germans can recall at least one of these numbers. Specifically, 47% can recall one to three numbers, 26% can recall four to six numbers and 9% can recall seven or more. On average, Germans can recall about three phone numbers of others. The oldest group, aged 65 and above, tends to recall the most phone numbers (on average, about four), while the youngest group, aged 16 to 29, recalls the least (on average, about two).
Overall, the survey highlights the importance of memorizing phone numbers in today’s digital age. It also suggests that younger generations may be more reliant on technology to remember phone numbers, rather than relying on their own memory. As a result, it may be important for younger generations to make an effort to remember phone numbers, especially in situations where technology may not be readily available.
In conclusion, while most Germans can recall their own phone number, a significant portion of smartphone and mobile phone users cannot. Additionally, Germans tend to remember the phone numbers of friends, family and acquaintances, with the oldest group recalling the most numbers. As technology continues to evolve, it may be important for younger generations to make an effort to remember phone numbers in order to stay connected in a digital world.