Smartphone revolution: THIS tops the list, India surpasses US

In the current era of digitalization, smartphones are an indispensable component of contemporary life, revolutionizing the process of communication, labor, and entertainment. China is at 68.4% smartphone penetration of its 1.43 billion population.

Top countries by smartphone users

• China:- China: With a staggering 974.69 million smartphone subscribers, China leads.The immense population and rapid absorption of technology by the nation are reasons behind the huge figure. China has a smartphone penetration of 68.4% of its 1.43 billion population.
• India: India is in the second spot with around 659 million smartphone users. Low-cost internet, smartphones, and extensive network coverage have driven the number of smartphone users in the country, especially among the youth. India is at around 46.5% smartphone penetration of its 1.42 billion population.
• United States: The US comes in the third spot with 276.14 million smartphone users. Despite having a smaller population compared to India and China, the US has a high smartphone penetration rate of 81.6% due to easy access to technology.

Other notable countries

• Indonesia: Indonesia boasts 187.7 million smartphone users placing it in the fourth position. Smartphone penetration stands at 68.1% of its population of 275.5 million.
• Brazil: Brazil boasts 143.43 million smartphone users with a penetration of 66.6% from its 215.31 million population.
• Russia: Russia stands in the sixth position with 106.44 million smartphone users and a penetration rate of 73.6% out of its 144.71 million population.
• Japan: Japan boasts 97.44 million smartphone users with a penetration rate of 78.6% out of its 123.95 million population.

Key trends and insights

• Global Smartphone Users: Global smartphone users have reached over 7.2 billion, with a growth of 3.09% projected for 2025.
•  Smartphone Penetration: Smartphone penetration is high in developed nations, with the highest per capita usage being in Germany.
•  Demographic Trends: Those who graduate from college and earn more than $75,000 are the ones likely to own smartphones. The younger population, especially those between the ages of 18-29, are most likely to be smartphone owners.

Use of smartphones will continue to increase as technology

The world of smartphones is changing at a fast pace, with nations such as China and India taking the forefront when it comes to users of smartphones. The use of smartphones will continue to increase as technology becomes more advanced and affordable.