# Phoneless Phobia Infographics This Infographic Charts the Rise of Nomophobia Among Cellphone Users By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-07-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomophobia References: [endnomophobia](http://www.endnomophobia.com/) & [wilsonelectronics](http://www.wilsonelectronics.com/) [Wilson Electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-qbx) have put together a fascinating and disconcerting infographic that charts the rise of ‘nomophobia’, the [fear of being without a cellphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-detox-device) or being out of cellphone signal range. The infographic, titled ‘Nomophobia On The Rise’, claims that 66% of the population suffers from nomophobia today — a number that appeas to be rising every year. This distinctly 21st century phobia appears to inflict women more severely than men, and 18-to-24-year-olds more persistently than older age groups. The phobia is extremely pervasive, so much so that 62% of women and 48% of men even admitting to [checking their cellphones during sex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muto). Disturbingly, the infographic points out that a large percentage of people would rather go shoeless without a week than go without their cellphones for the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rise of Nomophobia:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative ways to address nomophobia and provide solutions for those who fear being without a cellphone or out of cellphone signal range. - **Gender Disparity in Nomophobia:** Opportunity to investigate why women are more severely affected by nomophobia than men and create products or services tailored to their needs. - **Nomophobia and Age:** Opportunity to target the 18-to-24-year-old demographic with unique strategies that cater to their persistent fear of being without a cellphone. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Technology:** Innovative companies can capitalize on nomophobia by developing advanced mobile technologies and connectivity solutions. - **Wellness and Mental Health:** Disruption potential exists in the wellness and mental health industries to address nomophobia through therapies, counseling, and mindfulness apps. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion brands can explore opportunities to create stylish, functional accessories that address the need for constant cellphone presence without compromising style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscellular.md) - [Retro Phone-Free Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/before-the-internet.md) - [Distraction-Free Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consumer-cellular.md) - [Smartphone-Silencing Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-cowboy-out-of-pocket-pouch.md) - [Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofone.md) - [Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boring-phone.md) - [Phone Breakup Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclaim-your-brain.md) - [Anti-Connectivity Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slnt-faraday-phone-sleeve.md) - [Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonefasting-sour.md)