How many WhatsApp users are there in the world? 40% of the world’s population uses this …

PHOTO ART: MERCA2.0 | CANVA WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Meta, continues to strengthen its position as the world’s most widely used communication platform. According to Statista’s Mobile Messenger and Communication Apps report (2025), the app reached 3.24 billion unique mobile users worldwide in June 2025, marking a 6.7% increase over the previous year. READ ALSO: SEP suspends classes for 15 days in the 2025–2026 school calendar This milestone positions WhatsApp not only as the most popular messaging app but also as one of the most globally pervasive digital platforms, surpassing social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. With a model that combines simplicity, privacy, and functionality, the app has achieved deep penetration in nearly every market—particularly in emerging economies where mobile usage dominates. READ ALSO: They’re practically giving away this OPPO—the best mid-range phone with advanced AI Where is WhatsApp most intensively used? One of the key findings of the report is the high intensity of use in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. While the global average monthly use of WhatsApp stands at 16 hours, some countries far exceed that figure: Indonesia and Brazil average more than 24 hours per month per user. Mexico is also among
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