Google Maps Statistics 202510 Billion+ Downloads Worldwide

The World's #1 Navigation App
1B+
Monthly Active Users
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$11.1B
2023 Revenue
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250+
Countries Covered

Google Maps: The Navigation Giant

Nearly two decades after its launch, Google Maps has become the world's most popular navigation app. With over 10 billion downloads and 1 billion monthly active users, it dominates the digital navigation landscape across all major platforms.

10 Billion+
Play Store Downloads
1 Billion+
Monthly Active Users
$11.1 Billion
2023 Revenue
200 Million+
Business Listings

Google Apps by Downloads

Google Maps dominates the navigation category with over 10 billion downloads, ranking among Google's top apps globally.

Download Insights

  • Google Maps has surpassed 10 billion downloads on the Google Play Store, making it one of the most downloaded apps ever.
  • It ranks as the third most downloaded Google application globally, behind only YouTube and YouTube Kids.
  • In the U.S. alone, Google Maps leads with 21 million downloads, more than double its closest competitor Waze.
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Data Source

Google Play Store & Statista Global App Downloads Report (2024).

How Google Maps Compares

While Waze leads in engagement time, Google Maps dominates in overall downloads and user base. Its 97% ETA accuracy and universal compatibility make it the go-to choice for navigation worldwide.

Navigation App Usage Comparison

Compare monthly usage time across the top navigation apps. While Waze leads in engagement time, Google Maps dominates in overall user base.

Average Minutes per User per Month

Usage Insights

  • Users engage with Google Maps an average of 50 sessions per month, each lasting about 3 minutes.
  • Google Maps achieves 97% accuracy in ETA predictions using advanced graph neural networks.
  • While Waze leads in total usage time (269 min/month), Google Maps surpasses it in downloads by more than 2x.
  • Apple Maps lags significantly with just 12 minutes of average monthly usage per user.

App Comparison Details

AppUS Downloads (M)Avg. Monthly Usage
Google Maps21M150 min
Waze9.9M269 min
Apple Maps5M12 min
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Data Source

The Manifest App Development Trends & Insider Intelligence (2024).

Who Uses Google Maps?

Google Maps appeals to a broad demographic, with the 25-44 age group representing over 50% of users. In 2019, 67% of all smartphone users utilized Google Maps for navigation and location services.

User Demographics by Age

Google Maps appeals most strongly to users aged 25-44, who together make up over 50% of the total user base.

18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+

Demographic Insights

  • The 25-34 age group represents the largest user segment at 28.55% of all Google Maps users.
  • Users aged 35-44 make up 22% of the user base, showing strong adoption among working professionals.
  • Only 6.63% of Google Maps users are 65 and above, reflecting the app's stronger appeal to younger demographics.

Age Distribution

Age GroupPercentage
18-2418.5%
25-3428.55%
35-4422%
45-5414%
55-6410.32%
65+6.63%
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Data Source

Statista Digital Market Outlook & Google Internal Analytics (2024).

Business & Platform Data

Google Maps hosts over 200 million businesses and places, making it essential for local discovery. The platform receives 50 million daily updates to maintain accuracy across 250+ regions.

Business & Platform Data

Google Maps has become essential for businesses, with millions of listings and constant data updates to maintain accuracy.

250+
Countries Covered
10,000+
Indoor Maps
120M
Local Guides
97%
ETA Accuracy
70+
Languages
50+
Cities with Live View

Business Insights

  • Over 200 million businesses and places are listed on Google Maps as of 2023.
  • 25% of Google Maps queries include business names, showing the platform's influence on consumer behavior.
  • Google Maps receives 200 contributions per second, amounting to 200 million data pieces daily.
  • With over 10,000 indoor maps, Google Maps helps users navigate inside airports, malls, and stadiums.

Data Update Statistics

MetricValue
Updates per second200
Daily contributions200M pieces
Daily updates50M
Data per hour2.19 MB
Data per mile67 KB
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Data Source

Google Maps Platform Official Documentation & AllConnect Data Usage Report (2024).

Revenue & Market Impact

Google Maps has transformed into a utility-like service, with revenue reaching $11.1 billion in 2023. Advertising accounts for 82% of revenue, making it a key platform for local business marketing.

Revenue Growth (2019-2023)

Google Maps has transformed into a utility-like service, with revenue growing from $3B in 2019 to over $11B in 2023.

Annual Revenue (Billions USD)

Revenue Insights

  • Google Maps revenue reached $11.1 billion in 2023, nearly 4x growth from $3 billion in 2019.
  • Advertising accounts for 82% of Google Maps' total revenue, making it a key marketing platform for local businesses.
  • The navigation app sector generated $16.2 billion in 2022, with Google Maps commanding the largest market share.
  • Google Maps Platform API provides a $200 monthly credit, equivalent to 28,400 map loads.

Revenue Breakdown

Revenue SourcePercentage
Advertising82%
API Services12%
Enterprise6%
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Data Source

Morgan Stanley Research Estimates (2023) & Google Financial Reports.

Global Reach & Coverage

Google Maps operates in 250+ countries and territories, supported by 120 million Local Guides who contribute photos, reviews, and updates across 24,000 cities worldwide.

Global Website Integration

Google Maps is integrated into hundreds of thousands of websites worldwide, with the U.S. leading in adoption.

Global Reach Insights

  • Google Maps provides coverage in 250+ countries and territories, surpassing Apple Maps which covers 200+ regions.
  • The United States leads with 588,967 websites using Google Maps, followed by Japan with 305,763.
  • Over 120 million Local Guides contribute photos, reviews, and answers across 24,000 cities worldwide.
  • 73% of websites and businesses in the U.S. leverage Google Maps API for enhanced visibility.

Website Integration by Country

CountryWebsites Using Google Maps
United States588,967
Japan305,763
United Kingdom140,972
Germany98,500
France75,200
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Data Source

BuiltWith Technology Tracking & Google Maps Platform Statistics (2024).

Features & Innovation

From augmented reality navigation to AI-powered recommendations, Google Maps continues to innovate. Smart city integrations help reduce congestion by up to 18% in high-density urban areas.

Features & Innovations

Google Maps continues to innovate with AI-powered features, augmented reality, and smart city integrations.

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Live View AR

Augmented reality navigation with directional arrows overlaid on camera view, available in 50+ cities.

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AI Recommendations

Generative AI analyzes 250+ million locations to provide personalized dining and attraction suggestions.

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Indoor Maps

Detailed 3D building models for 10,000+ venues including airports, malls, and stadiums.

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Immersive View

Multi-dimensional route preview combining traffic, weather, and delays in 10 major cities.

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Smart City Integration

Real-time transit updates in 500+ cities, reducing wait times by up to 12%.

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Eco-Friendly Routes

Prevented 1.2 million metric tons of carbon emissions by suggesting fuel-efficient routes.

Innovation Insights

  • Generative AI powers personalized recommendations from data contributed by 300 million Local Guides worldwide.
  • Immersive View for Routes is expanding from 10 cities to 20+ cities by the end of 2024.
  • Autonomous vehicle integrations are being tested with 15+ automakers across 50 pilot cities.
  • Smart city embedding reduces urban congestion by up to 18% through live traffic data integration.

Smart City Statistics

MetricValue
Cities with transit updates500+
Congestion reduction18%
Wait time reduction12%
Automaker partnerships15+
Pilot cities for AV50
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Data Source

Google Blog Official Updates (2024), Google Maps Platform Documentation & Industry Reports.