We forecast global smartphone user base will grow +18% from 2021 to 2026. Africa and Middle East will enjoy the highest growth rate, followed by Asia Pacific and Central Eastern Europe. North America and Western Europe will maintain the leadership by penetration rate.

This extensive report forecasts global smartphone user population penetration and household penetration rate for 88 countries worldwide, from 2007 to 2026. Almost every major country worldwide is covered, including United States, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. This report can be used by operators, software developers, content developers, handset vendors, component makers, car manufacturers and other stakeholders to determine the distribution of smartphone ownership across the huge global smartphone market.