GITNUXREPORT 2026

Mobile Marketing Statistics

Mobile advertising spending dominates digital marketing and continues strong global growth.

Written by Alexander Schmidt·Edited by Lars Eriksen·Fact-checked by Olivia Thornton

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Feb 13, 2026·Next review: Aug 2026

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Mobile video ads achieve 25% higher CTR than static ads.

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Mobile display ads have average CTR of 0.35%.

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In-app interstitial ads yield 1.5% CTR on average.

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Personalized mobile ads lift conversion rates by 15%.

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Location-targeted mobile ads improve ROI by 2.5x.

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Retargeting on mobile increases conversions by 70%.

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Native ads on mobile have 53% higher CTR than banners.

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Mobile search ads convert at 4.8% rate.

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Social mobile ads average 1.1% CTR across platforms.

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Video completion rates on mobile reach 85% for short formats.

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Carousel mobile ads boost engagement by 72%.

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SMS ad click-through rates hit 19%.

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Push notification CTR averages 2.5%.

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Mobile ad viewability stands at 72% industry average.

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AR ads on mobile increase time spent by 45%.

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Frequency capping at 3-5 impressions optimizes performance.

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Cross-device targeting lifts ROAS by 30%.

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Mobile ad ROAS averages 2.5:1 for e-commerce.

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5G adoption boosts mobile ad load speeds by 50%.

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Privacy-first ads maintain 90% effectiveness post-IDFA.

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AI-optimized mobile bidding improves CPA by 20%.

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Mobile ad eCPM averaged $2.50 in 2023.

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Global app downloads reached 257 billion in 2023.

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iOS app store revenue was $85 billion in 2023.

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Google Play downloads totaled 148 billion in 2023.

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Gaming apps accounted for 43% of all downloads in 2023.

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User acquisition costs (UAC) averaged $2.50 per install in 2023.

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App reinstall rate is 11% after uninstall.

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24% of app installs come from app store search.

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Influencer marketing drove 15% of app installs in 2023.

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ASO (App Store Optimization) improves visibility by 30%.

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Retention Day 1 averages 25% for mobile apps.

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Cross-promotion yields 5x higher retention rates.

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App referral programs boost installs by 20%.

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Video ad creatives increase app installs by 25%.

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CPI for non-gaming apps fell 5% to $1.80 in 2023.

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Subscription apps generated $200 billion revenue in 2023.

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In-app purchase revenue hit $135 billion in 2023.

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Hybrid app marketing (paid + organic) optimal at 60/40 split.

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App events tracked averaged 12 per user daily.

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55% of consumers interact with mobile ads daily.

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72% of internet users accessed the internet via mobile in 2023.

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Average mobile user checks phone 96 times per day.

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91% of smartphone users have one or more apps installed.

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Mobile users spend 4.8 hours daily on apps.

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49% of users abandon apps after one use.

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Location-based mobile engagement boosts response rates by 3x.

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76% of users turn to smartphones for purchase inspiration.

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Push notifications have 40% open rate on mobile.

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Personalized mobile messages improve engagement by 29%.

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68% of consumers expect brands to personalize mobile experiences.

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Mobile shopping app usage grew 30% in 2023.

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57% of users prefer mobile for product research.

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Email opens on mobile account for 46% of total opens.

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SMS marketing has 98% open rate within 3 minutes.

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80% of social media usage occurs on mobile devices.

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AR mobile experiences increase purchase intent by 94%.

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Voice search on mobile represents 20% of queries.

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62% of users uninstall apps due to too many ads.

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5G-enabled devices reached 1.2 billion units in 2023.

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Web3 mobile marketing pilots grew 300% in 2023.

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Privacy sandbox adoption in mobile ads at 15% in 2023.

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Shoppable mobile video ads surged 40% usage.

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AI chatbots handled 25% of mobile customer service in 2023.

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Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) downloads up 50% YoY.

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Metaverse mobile integrations tested by 20% of brands.

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Zero-party data usage in mobile marketing rose 35%.

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Voice commerce on mobile projected at $40 billion by 2025.

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NFT-linked mobile campaigns engaged 10 million users in 2023.

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Edge computing reduces mobile ad latency by 60%.

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Sustainable mobile marketing claims influence 55% of Gen Z.

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Multimodal AI ads personalize 40% better on mobile.

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Cookie-less mobile tracking solutions adopted by 60% of advertisers.

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Live streaming commerce on mobile hit $500 billion in Asia 2023.

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Biometric authentication in apps used by 30% of top 100 apps.

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Mobile wallet transactions grew 25% to 4 billion monthly.

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Generative AI creates 20% of mobile ad creatives by end-2024.

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Cross-platform SDKs standardize 70% of mobile attribution.

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Haptic feedback in mobile ads boosts recall by 25%.

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Global mobile advertising spending reached $362 billion in 2023, representing a year-over-year growth of 8.5%.

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Mobile marketing expenditure is projected to account for 62% of total digital ad spend by 2027.

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The Asia-Pacific region dominated mobile ad spend with $173 billion in 2023, comprising nearly 48% of the global total.

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US mobile ad revenue hit $109 billion in 2023, growing 7.6% from the previous year.

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Mobile in-app ad spend worldwide is forecasted to reach $400 billion by 2025.

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Programmatic mobile ad buying accounted for 78% of mobile display ad spend in 2023.

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Retail mobile ad spend surged 15% to $45 billion in 2023 globally.

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Video mobile ads made up 24% of total mobile ad spend in 2023, totaling $87 billion.

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Connected TV (CTV) mobile-linked ad spend grew 25% to $30 billion in 2023.

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Social media mobile ad revenue reached $200 billion in 2023, with Facebook alone at $114 billion.

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Search mobile ads generated $150 billion globally in 2023.

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Gaming app ad spend hit $47 billion in 2023, up 12% YoY.

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E-commerce mobile ad spend worldwide was $120 billion in 2023.

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Mobile ad spend in Europe reached $65 billion in 2023, growing 10%.

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Latin America mobile ad market expanded 18% to $12 billion in 2023.

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MEA region mobile ad spend grew 22% to $8 billion in 2023.

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Mobile ad spend per user averaged $15 globally in 2023.

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Banner ads still hold 45% share of mobile ad formats in 2023.

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Native mobile ads grew to 28% of total spend in 2023.

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Mobile ad fraud losses amounted to $11 billion in 2023.

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While $362 billion raced through our smartphones last year, these mobile marketing statistics reveal a world where 76% of users turn to their devices for purchase inspiration, proving that every brand's future is quite literally in the palm of your hand.

Key Takeaways

Global mobile advertising spending reached $362 billion in 2023, representing a year-over-year growth of 8.5%.
Mobile marketing expenditure is projected to account for 62% of total digital ad spend by 2027.
The Asia-Pacific region dominated mobile ad spend with $173 billion in 2023, comprising nearly 48% of the global total.
55% of consumers interact with mobile ads daily.
72% of internet users accessed the internet via mobile in 2023.
Average mobile user checks phone 96 times per day.
Global app downloads reached 257 billion in 2023.
iOS app store revenue was $85 billion in 2023.
Google Play downloads totaled 148 billion in 2023.
Mobile video ads achieve 25% higher CTR than static ads.
Mobile display ads have average CTR of 0.35%.
In-app interstitial ads yield 1.5% CTR on average.
5G-enabled devices reached 1.2 billion units in 2023.
Web3 mobile marketing pilots grew 300% in 2023.
Privacy sandbox adoption in mobile ads at 15% in 2023.

Mobile advertising spending dominates digital marketing and continues strong global growth.

Ad Performance

1Mobile video ads achieve 25% higher CTR than static ads.

Verified

2Mobile display ads have average CTR of 0.35%.

Verified

3In-app interstitial ads yield 1.5% CTR on average.

Verified

4Personalized mobile ads lift conversion rates by 15%.

Directional

5Location-targeted mobile ads improve ROI by 2.5x.

Single source

6Retargeting on mobile increases conversions by 70%.

Verified

7Native ads on mobile have 53% higher CTR than banners.

Verified

8Mobile search ads convert at 4.8% rate.

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9Social mobile ads average 1.1% CTR across platforms.

Directional

10Video completion rates on mobile reach 85% for short formats.

Single source

11Carousel mobile ads boost engagement by 72%.

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12SMS ad click-through rates hit 19%.

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13Push notification CTR averages 2.5%.

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14Mobile ad viewability stands at 72% industry average.

Directional

15AR ads on mobile increase time spent by 45%.

Single source

16Frequency capping at 3-5 impressions optimizes performance.

Verified

17Cross-device targeting lifts ROAS by 30%.

Verified

18Mobile ad ROAS averages 2.5:1 for e-commerce.

Verified

195G adoption boosts mobile ad load speeds by 50%.

Directional

20Privacy-first ads maintain 90% effectiveness post-IDFA.

Single source

21AI-optimized mobile bidding improves CPA by 20%.

Verified

22Mobile ad eCPM averaged $2.50 in 2023.

Verified

Ad Performance Interpretation

While our thumbs are clearly voting for video, demanding personalization, and rewarding clever targeting, the real art of mobile marketing lies in respecting the tiny screen's power by combining these potent tactics with genuine relevance and restraint.

App Marketing

1Global app downloads reached 257 billion in 2023.

Verified

2iOS app store revenue was $85 billion in 2023.

Verified

3Google Play downloads totaled 148 billion in 2023.

Verified

4Gaming apps accounted for 43% of all downloads in 2023.

Directional

5User acquisition costs (UAC) averaged $2.50 per install in 2023.

Single source

6App reinstall rate is 11% after uninstall.

Verified

724% of app installs come from app store search.

Verified

8Influencer marketing drove 15% of app installs in 2023.

Verified

9ASO (App Store Optimization) improves visibility by 30%.

Directional

10Retention Day 1 averages 25% for mobile apps.

Single source

11Cross-promotion yields 5x higher retention rates.

Verified

12App referral programs boost installs by 20%.

Verified

13Video ad creatives increase app installs by 25%.

Verified

14CPI for non-gaming apps fell 5% to $1.80 in 2023.

Directional

15Subscription apps generated $200 billion revenue in 2023.

Single source

16In-app purchase revenue hit $135 billion in 2023.

Verified

17Hybrid app marketing (paid + organic) optimal at 60/40 split.

Verified

18App events tracked averaged 12 per user daily.

Verified

App Marketing Interpretation

While the app economy is a goldmine, with billions in revenue and downloads, the real treasure lies in mastering the art of retention, as the harsh reality is that most users flee after day one and acquiring new ones is an expensive game of chance where even influencer magic can't save a poorly optimized store presence.

Consumer Behavior

155% of consumers interact with mobile ads daily.

Verified

272% of internet users accessed the internet via mobile in 2023.

Verified

3Average mobile user checks phone 96 times per day.

Verified

491% of smartphone users have one or more apps installed.

Directional

5Mobile users spend 4.8 hours daily on apps.

Single source

649% of users abandon apps after one use.

Verified

7Location-based mobile engagement boosts response rates by 3x.

Verified

876% of users turn to smartphones for purchase inspiration.

Verified

9Push notifications have 40% open rate on mobile.

Directional

10Personalized mobile messages improve engagement by 29%.

Single source

1168% of consumers expect brands to personalize mobile experiences.

Verified

12Mobile shopping app usage grew 30% in 2023.

Verified

1357% of users prefer mobile for product research.

Verified

14Email opens on mobile account for 46% of total opens.

Directional

15SMS marketing has 98% open rate within 3 minutes.

Single source

1680% of social media usage occurs on mobile devices.

Verified

17AR mobile experiences increase purchase intent by 94%.

Verified

18Voice search on mobile represents 20% of queries.

Verified

1962% of users uninstall apps due to too many ads.

Directional

Consumer Behavior Interpretation

Your phone is a shopaholic's window shopping fantasy that you check ninety-six times a day, where the key to unlocking your wallet is personal relevance, but the fastest way to get blocked is to be an irrelevant, annoying interruption.

Emerging Trends

15G-enabled devices reached 1.2 billion units in 2023.

Verified

2Web3 mobile marketing pilots grew 300% in 2023.

Verified

3Privacy sandbox adoption in mobile ads at 15% in 2023.

Verified

4Shoppable mobile video ads surged 40% usage.

Directional

5AI chatbots handled 25% of mobile customer service in 2023.

Single source

6Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) downloads up 50% YoY.

Verified

7Metaverse mobile integrations tested by 20% of brands.

Verified

8Zero-party data usage in mobile marketing rose 35%.

Verified

9Voice commerce on mobile projected at $40 billion by 2025.

Directional

10NFT-linked mobile campaigns engaged 10 million users in 2023.

Single source

11Edge computing reduces mobile ad latency by 60%.

Verified

12Sustainable mobile marketing claims influence 55% of Gen Z.

Verified

13Multimodal AI ads personalize 40% better on mobile.

Verified

14Cookie-less mobile tracking solutions adopted by 60% of advertisers.

Directional

15Live streaming commerce on mobile hit $500 billion in Asia 2023.

Single source

16Biometric authentication in apps used by 30% of top 100 apps.

Verified

17Mobile wallet transactions grew 25% to 4 billion monthly.

Verified

18Generative AI creates 20% of mobile ad creatives by end-2024.

Verified

19Cross-platform SDKs standardize 70% of mobile attribution.

Directional

20Haptic feedback in mobile ads boosts recall by 25%.

Single source

Emerging Trends Interpretation

As brands scramble to rebuild personalized ads in a post-cookie world, they're arming their 5G phones with AI chatbots, shoppable videos, and zero-party data to lure a skeptical Gen Z who'd rather pay with a tap, talk to a bot, and avoid being tracked, all while watching a live stream buy a digital NFT sneaker.

Market Growth

1Global mobile advertising spending reached $362 billion in 2023, representing a year-over-year growth of 8.5%.

Verified

2Mobile marketing expenditure is projected to account for 62% of total digital ad spend by 2027.

Verified

3The Asia-Pacific region dominated mobile ad spend with $173 billion in 2023, comprising nearly 48% of the global total.

Verified

4US mobile ad revenue hit $109 billion in 2023, growing 7.6% from the previous year.

Directional

5Mobile in-app ad spend worldwide is forecasted to reach $400 billion by 2025.

Single source

6Programmatic mobile ad buying accounted for 78% of mobile display ad spend in 2023.

Verified

7Retail mobile ad spend surged 15% to $45 billion in 2023 globally.

Verified

8Video mobile ads made up 24% of total mobile ad spend in 2023, totaling $87 billion.

Verified

9Connected TV (CTV) mobile-linked ad spend grew 25% to $30 billion in 2023.

Directional

10Social media mobile ad revenue reached $200 billion in 2023, with Facebook alone at $114 billion.

Single source

11Search mobile ads generated $150 billion globally in 2023.

Verified

12Gaming app ad spend hit $47 billion in 2023, up 12% YoY.

Verified

13E-commerce mobile ad spend worldwide was $120 billion in 2023.

Verified

14Mobile ad spend in Europe reached $65 billion in 2023, growing 10%.

Directional

15Latin America mobile ad market expanded 18% to $12 billion in 2023.

Single source

16MEA region mobile ad spend grew 22% to $8 billion in 2023.

Verified

17Mobile ad spend per user averaged $15 globally in 2023.

Verified

18Banner ads still hold 45% share of mobile ad formats in 2023.

Verified

19Native mobile ads grew to 28% of total spend in 2023.

Directional

20Mobile ad fraud losses amounted to $11 billion in 2023.

Single source

Market Growth Interpretation

The global advertising industry has made a definitive, half-trillion-dollar bet that your phone is the most important screen, and judging by these numbers, they're not scrolling past the evidence.