Bullying and cyberbullying amongst young people in 2026

One in three children faces bullying, with new risks linked to AI and digital spaces

This 2026 edition reveals a worrying reality: nearly one in three young people is subjected to bullying or cyberbullying, whilst violence continues in digital spaces and is taking on new forms with the advent of artificial intelligence.

32 % of young people have experienced at least one instance of bullying or cyberbullying.

A phenomenon that persists and continues into the digital realm.

Key figures:

32 % of young people have experienced at least one instance of bullying or cyberbullying.
79 % of victims of bullying cite school as the main setting for the abuse.
10 % of young victims report having thought about suicide during this period.
56 % of young people taking part in online discussion groups have already seen content intended to mock, exclude or humiliate a classmate.
25 % of young victims turned to artificial intelligence for help or advice.

A survey carried out in September 2026 amongst 1,612 parent-child pairs aged between 6 and 18, totalling 3,224 respondents.

Bullying and cyberbullying amongst young people in 2026

One in three children faces bullying, with new risks linked to AI and digital spaces

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Let us work together to combat online harassment and violence!