Acquired and launched by Google in 2005, Android reached 5 million users within seven years of its introduction. Today, Android has 3.3 billion users globally, becoming the most widely used mobile operating system globally.
Leading brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo all rely on the Android operating system, with Samsung holding the highest Android vendor market share of 0.34%.
Let’s take a detailed look at the latest facts and figures about the number of Android users, its market share worldwide and in the United States, and more in this article.
Android Statistics 2024: At A Glance
Explore the latest trends and insights on the dominant Android operating system with up-to-date statistics.
- There are 3.3 billion Android OS users in the world as of 2024.
- Android captures 71.85% of the mobile OS market.
- Android holds 42.34% of the US mobile OS market share.
- 33.67% of the Android version market share is owned by Android 14.
- Samsung dominates the Android mobile vendor market with 22.91% market share.
How Many Android Users Are There In 2024?
More than 3.3 billion people use Android worldwide as of 2024.
The following table displays the number of Android users worldwide.
| Year | The Number Of Android Users Per Year |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.5 billion |
| 2013 | 0.7 billion |
| 2014 | 1 billion |
| 2015 | 1.4 billion |
| 2016 | 1.7 billion |
| 2017 | 2 billion |
| 2018 | 2.3 billion |
| 2019 | 2.5 billion |
| 2020 | 2.8 billion |
| 2021 | 3 billion |
| 2022 | 3.3 billion |
Source: Business of Apps.
Android became the most popular mobile operating system in 2014. Within one year of its launch, it reached 1 billion users worldwide.
Android OS Market Share
71.85% of mobile phones use the Android operating system as of 2024.
The following table displays the percentage of phones that use different operating systems.
| Operating System | Percentage Of Mobile Devices |
|---|---|
| Android | 71.85% |
| iOS | 27.6% |
| Samsung | 0.34% |
| Unknown | 0.12% |
| KaiOS | 0.05% |
| Windows | 0.01% |
Source: Stats counter.
- Android has more than 85% of the market in Brazil, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Turkey.
Android Vs. iOS Market Share Worldwide
As of 2024, Android has nearly a fourth share of the mobile operating system worldwide, while the iPhone holds a 27.6% share.
Here is a table displaying the mobile operation system market share owned by Android and iPhone by year:
| Year | Android | iPhone (iOS) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71.85% | 27.6% |
| 2023 | 70.26% | 29.02% |
| 2022 | 71.47% | 27.85% |
| 2021 | 71.89% | 27.34% |
| 2020 | 73.06% | 26.28% |
| 2019 | 75.47% | 22.71% |
| 2018 | 75.45% | 20.47% |
| 2017 | 72.63% | 19.65% |
Source: Stats Counter
Android Market Share US
Android has a market share of 42.34% in the United States as of 2024.
Meanwhile, iPhones have a market share of 57.39%.
Here is a table displaying the market share of Android Vs iPhone in the United States as of 2024.
| Year | Android | iPhone (iOS) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.34% | 57.39% |
| 2023 | 41.46% | 58.1% |
| 2022 | 42.94% | 56.74% |
| 2021 | 41.11% | 58.58% |
| 2020 | 40.27% | 59.54% |
| 2019 | 44.51% | 55.23% |
| 2018 | 44.73% | 54.82% |
| 2017 | 45.23% | 53.89% |
| 2016 | 45.2% | 53.19% |
Source: StatCounter.
Android Vendor Market Share
With 22.91% of the mobile vendor market share, Samsung is the leading Android vendor worldwide as of 2024.
Xiaomi follows Samsung with 11.81% of the market share.
The following table displays the market share of the Android vendor market.
| Company | Market Share |
|---|---|
| Samsung | 22.91% |
| Xiaomi | 11.81% |
| Vivo | 6.2% |
| Oppo | 5.81% |
Source: StatCounter
Android Apps
1.68 million apps are available in the Google Play Store as of Q2 2024.
The following table displays the number of apps available on the Google Play Store over the years:
| Month, Year | Number of Apps On Google Play Store |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1,682,635 |
| Q1 2024 | 2,000,247 |
| Q4 2023 | 2,438,553 |
| Q3 2023 | 2,593,870 |
| Q2 2023 | 2,597,819 |
| Q1 2023 | 2,673,292 |
| Q4 2022 | 2,694,114 |
| Q3 2022 | 2,683,925 |
| Q2 2022 | 2,654,747 |
| Q1 2022 | 2,591,578 |
Source: Statista.
Out of all the apps available on the Google Play store, TikTok is the most downloaded app worldwide, with approximately 24 million downloads. It is followed by Instagram and WhatsApp Messenger with 21.17 million and 20.72 million, respectively.
The following table displays the number of leading Android apps in the Google Play store worldwide as of September 2022.
| Application | Number Of Application Downloads |
|---|---|
| TikTok | 23.96 million |
| 21.17 million | |
| WhatsApp Messenger | 20.72 million |
| Stumble Guys | 17.51 million |
| Snapchat | 15.27 million |
| Stick War: Hero Tower Defense | 15.07 million |
| 14.22 million | |
| Amazon Shopping | 13.69 million |
| WhatsApp Business | 12.87 million |
| CapCut-Video Editor | 12.38 million |
Source: Statista.
Conclusion: Android Holds 71.85% Of The Global Mobile Os Market Share
Android continues to dominate the worldwide mobile OS market with nearly three-fourths of the market share.
Meanwhile, Android 14 dominated the Android market with one-third of the market share.
Overall, Android’s strong foothold in the mobile industry and its ongoing growth, highlight that it remains a key player in shaping the future of smartphones worldwide.
