With all its influence on our modern culture, it’s easy to think that the iPhone is the most popular smartphone in the world if you live in the United States or Canada. However, Apple iOS devices aren’t as popular in other regions compared to Android devices. But how many iPhone users are there?
There are over 1 billion active iPhone users worldwide, with over 113 million users in the United States alone. iOS devices represents roughly 27.8% of the total market share, while Android holds 71.5%. Apple iPhones are most popular in Japan, the United States, and Canada.
From the perspective of someone living in North America, it might be surprising that most countries prefer Android devices over iOS ones. Though iPhones are ubiquitous in the U.S. and Canada, Android is the dominant brand pretty much everywhere else. Let’s take a more detailed look at the statistics.
How Many People Use iPhones Worldwide?
The most recent information about Apple’s sales indicates that there are more than 1.8 billion active Apple devices worldwide. As of 2022, there are an estimated 1 billion active iPhone users across the globe and over 113 million users in the United States.
Here’s some more statistics on global iPhone ownership:
- Since the initial launch of the iPhone, over 1.9 billion units have been sold.
- Apple shipped over 206 million iPhones in 2020.
- Japan has the most iPhone users, with 60% to 70% total market share.
- Bangladesh has the least amount of iPhone users, with over 98% of the user base preferring Android devices.
Which Countries Are iPhones the Most Popular In?
Although the iPhone is one of the most popular and easily recognizable smartphones on the globe, it still loses to Android devices when it comes to total market share.
According to Statcounter, iOS devices hold about 27.8% of the total market share, while Android devices have 71.5%. However, Apple iPhones are more popular than Android in certain countries.
Here are the countries with higher populations of iPhone users:
The United States of America
There are over 113 million active iPhone users in the United States. According to Statcounter, Apple iOS devices have 57% of the total market share compared to Android at 42.7%. What’s more, iPhone sales in the United States account for approximately 40% of Apple’s total annual revenue.
Canada
Canada is another popular region for Apple iPhone devices. According to Statcounter, Apple iOS devices hold 59.3% of the total market share compared to Android at 40.1%. This percentage is slightly higher than in the United States.
Japan
Japan may be the most popular country for Apple iPhone and iOS devices. According to Statcounter, Apple iOs devices take up 64.8% of the total market share compared to Android devices at 35%. In Japan, it’s likely that over six out of 10 people you encounter will have an iPhone device.
Which Countries Are iPhones the Least Popular In?
Apple iPhones have strong market shares in the United States, Canada, and Japan. But Android devices are more popular in nearly every other country. Android’s popularity is reflected in its global market share of 71.5%.
Here’s a breakdown of the countries where you’re the least likely to find iPhone users:
India
India may be the least popular country for iOS devices and iPhones. According to Statcounter, Apple iOS devices only have 4.5% of the total market share. Android devices in India hold about 95% of the total market share, making Android the predominant operating system across the country.
Iran
Iran is another country with more Android devices than iOS. According to Statcounter, Apple iOS devices have only 7.9% of the total market share, while Android devices have 91.8%. With these numbers in mind, it’s fairly unlikely to come across an iPhone user in Iran.
Indonesia
Indonesia prefers Android operating systems over iOS as well. According to Statcounter, Apple iOS devices only have 10.5%, while Android operating systems have 89.4%. With over 178.96 million smartphone users in Indonesia, there may be roughly 17 million active iPhone users.
Brazil
Apple iPhones and iOS devices aren’t popular in Brazil. According to Statcounter, Apple iOS devices have 16.7% of the total market share, while Android devices have 83%. In Brazil, it’s likely that over eight out of 10 people you encounter will have an Android smartphone.
Turkey
Android devices reign supreme in Turkey, with 84.7% of the total market share, according to Statcounter. Apple iOS devices only have 15% of the total market share, making them much less popular comparatively.
Are There More iPhone Users or Android Users Globally?
Although Apple products like the iPhone have tremendous amounts of popularity in the United States, Canada, and Japan, they aren’t as common in the vast majority of other regions. There are more Android users worldwide than iPhone users by a wide margin.
- According to Statcounter, Android has a 71.5% of the global market share, while iOS devices have 27.8%.
- Android currently has over 2.7 billion active users, while iPhone has an estimated 1 billion active users.
- Over 1 billion Android devices were shipped across the world in 2021, while Apple shipped roughly 233 million units.
Are There More iPhone Users or Android Users in Asia?
Although Apple has many manufacturers and assembling facilities across Asia, Android devices are still more popular. According to Statcounter, Android has 82.2% of the total market share across Asia, while iOS devices have 17%.
Are There More iPhone Users or Android Users in Europe?
Apple iPhones are reasonably popular across Europe compared to other regions. Android still has a higher market share at 67.3%, while iOS sits comfortably at 31.8%.
In the United Kingdom, there’s almost an even split between Android and iOS devices. In countries like Germany and France, Android devices hold more than 60% of the total market share.
Are There More iPhone Users or Android Users in Africa?
Android devices are more popular in Africa than Apple iOS devices. Android devices have 84% of the total market share, while iOS devices have 13%. According to Statcounter, iOS devices only have 7.3% of the total market share in the largest African country, Algeria.
How Many Smartphone Users Are There?
Smartphones are in the hands of over 60% of the global population. The number of active smartphone users reached 5.2 billion in 2020, which is roughly 66% of the world’s population. There was a 1.8% increase from 2019, which is an estimated 93 million users.
Smartphone Users By Year
Smartphones are reaching more people in more countries than ever before. Active smartphone users are continuing to grow each year. In 2016, there were 4.7 billion smartphone users, while in 2020, there were over 5.2 billion. Here are some more stats:
- 2016: 4.70 billion global users (63%)
- 2017: 4.86 billion global users (64.4%)
- 2018: 5 billion global users (65.5%)
- 2019: 5.13 billion global users (66.5%)
- 2020: 5.22 billion global users (67%)
Which Countries Have the Most Smartphones?
Although over 60% of the world’s population has a smartphone in their pocket, not all countries have the same percentage of users. China has the largest number of smartphone users worldwide, with over 911 million users in 2020.
India is the next runner-up with 439 million active users, and the United States takes third place with 270 million smartphone users.
Here’s a breakdown of how other countries compare:
- Indonesia: 160.23 million users
- Brazil: 109.34 million users
- Russia: 99.9 million users
- Japan: 75.8 million users
- Mexico: 70.14 million users
- Germany: 65.24 million users
- Vietnam: 61.4 million users
Which Countries Have the Most Android Users?
Android is the preferred operating system across the globe, with roughly 70% to 80% of the total market share. Bangladesh has the most Android devices of any other region, with roughly 98% of total active users.
Here are a few more countries with the most Android users by market share:
- Bolivia: 95%
- Poland: 96%
- Syria: 97%
- Algeria: 96%
Wrapping Up
Apple’s iPhone is one of the most recognizable smartphones in the world, but iPhone users are much more common in North America and Japan. The iPhone is most popular in Japan, the United States, and Canada and least popular in Bangladesh.
Although the iPhone is popular, it still loses to Android in total users and global market share. iOS devices have roughly 27.8% of the total market share, while Android has 71.5%. There are over 1 billion active iPhone users across the globe. Android has nearly triple this number with over 2.7 billion active users.