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Pokemon Go Usage Statistics

Pokémon GO still pulls in new engagement fast, with global play sessions topping 1 billion monthly and daily active users averaging 20 million in 2023. At the same time, the record pace of downloads slowed to a trickle after the first wave, making the jump from 70 million installs in launch week to 1.5 billion total by mid 2024 a sharp test of what truly keeps players coming back.

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70 million downloads in the first week of launch in 2016.

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Over 1 billion total downloads by end of 2021.

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232 million downloads in July 2016 alone.

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iOS downloads peaked at 25 million in first month.

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Android surpassed 500 million installs by 2019.

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50 million new downloads during 2020 pandemic.

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US had 30 million downloads in launch month.

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Japan reached 20 million downloads in 5 days.

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Total downloads hit 1.2 billion by 2023.

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EU downloads totaled 300 million by 2022.

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100 million downloads in first month worldwide.

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800 million downloads by 2020.

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40 million US downloads first year.

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Android: 75% of total downloads.

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75 million downloads in 2021.

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China banned, zero official downloads.

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Europe: 400 million cumulative.

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25 million iOS in US alone.

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1.5 billion total by mid-2024.

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35 million downloads during GO Fest 2022.

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Peak daily active users reached 34 million in 2016.

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Average daily playtime is 37 minutes per user in 2023.

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2.5 billion gym battles occurred in first year.

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Monthly active users averaged 80 million in 2022.

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Players walked 14.2 billion kilometers by 2020.

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Average sessions per day: 1.8 for active players.

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10 million raids completed daily at peak events.

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Retention rate day 30: 15% post-launch.

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65 million AR sessions per day in 2021.

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Global play sessions exceed 1 billion monthly.

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DAU averaged 20 million in 2023.

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45 minutes average session length.

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14 billion catches in first year.

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90 million MAU in 2023.

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20 billion km walked lifetime.

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2.2 sessions daily average.

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15 million daily raids in 2023.

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Day 7 retention: 40%.

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100 million AR photos shared.

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1.5 billion monthly logins.

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US has 45% of North American players.

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Brazil ranks top 5 for daily active users.

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Europe accounts for 30% of global revenue.

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India surpassed 50 million downloads by 2022.

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Australia had highest per capita downloads in 2016.

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Over 5 million Pokestops in Japan.

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Germany hosts 10% of EU events.

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Asia-Pacific region: 40% of MAU.

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Mexico City has most gyms per capita.

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55% of players in urban areas globally.

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Brazil: 8% of global DAU.

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7 million Pokestops in US.

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France top 3 in Europe for events.

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60 million Indian downloads.

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Sydney GO Fest: 50k attendees.

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12% global players in Germany.

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Latin America: 15% MAU growth.

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4 million gyms worldwide.

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UK players: 5 million active.

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67% urban global play rate.

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Pokemon Go generated $1 billion revenue in 111 days.

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Annual revenue reached $1.2 billion in 2022.

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In-app purchases average $10 per paying user.

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US revenue share: 40% of global total.

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$5 billion lifetime revenue by 2023.

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Black Friday 2022 sales: $15 million daily.

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Japan contributes 25% of revenue.

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Paying users: 5% of total, spending $100+ yearly.

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Event revenue spikes 300% during GO Fest.

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iOS revenue 60% higher than Android.

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2023 Q4 revenue: $300 million.

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Subscription revenue from Plus: $200 million yearly.

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$1.5 billion revenue in 2023.

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Average revenue per user: $1.50 yearly.

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35% revenue from events.

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Europe revenue: 28% global.

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$6 billion lifetime by 2024.

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Daily peak revenue $3 million.

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Asia revenue leader post-Japan.

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7% paying users.

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GO Pass subscriptions: 2 million active.

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Android revenue growing 20% YoY.

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As of 2023, 65% of Pokemon Go players are under 35 years old.

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52% of active players are female according to 2022 surveys.

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In the US, 40% of players are aged 18-24.

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Globally, millennials make up 48% of the player base in 2021.

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28% of players have children under 18, per Niantic's 2023 report.

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Urban dwellers represent 62% of players worldwide.

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35% of players hold college degrees or higher.

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In Europe, 55% of players are male aged 25-34.

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22% of players are over 45 years old as of 2024.

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High-income earners ($75k+) comprise 41% of US players.

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72% of US players aged 18-34.

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Females increased to 48% by 2023.

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Gen Z comprises 32% of new players.

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41% of players are parents.

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Rural players: 18% globally.

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29% have postgraduate education.

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UK: 60% male players under 30.

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19% over 50 in 2024 surveys.

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Top 10% earners: 38% of spenders.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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By mid 2024, Pokemon Go has reached 1.5 billion total downloads and 1.5 billion monthly logins, which is a staggering continuation for a game released back in 2016. The figures get even more interesting when you compare how play patterns change over time, from 2016 peak daily active users of 34 million to today’s average sessions and raid intensity. Let’s connect those dots across regions, devices, and spending behavior to see what kept players moving.

Key Takeaways

70 million downloads in the first week of launch in 2016.
Over 1 billion total downloads by end of 2021.
232 million downloads in July 2016 alone.
Peak daily active users reached 34 million in 2016.
Average daily playtime is 37 minutes per user in 2023.
2.5 billion gym battles occurred in first year.
US has 45% of North American players.
Brazil ranks top 5 for daily active users.
Europe accounts for 30% of global revenue.
Pokemon Go generated $1 billion revenue in 111 days.
Annual revenue reached $1.2 billion in 2022.
In-app purchases average $10 per paying user.
As of 2023, 65% of Pokemon Go players are under 35 years old.
52% of active players are female according to 2022 surveys.
In the US, 40% of players are aged 18-24.

With 1.5 billion downloads by mid 2024, Pokemon Go remains a global hit with sustained daily play and strong revenue growth.

Download and Installation Stats

170 million downloads in the first week of launch in 2016.

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2Over 1 billion total downloads by end of 2021.

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3232 million downloads in July 2016 alone.

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4iOS downloads peaked at 25 million in first month.

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5Android surpassed 500 million installs by 2019.

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650 million new downloads during 2020 pandemic.

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7US had 30 million downloads in launch month.

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8Japan reached 20 million downloads in 5 days.

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9Total downloads hit 1.2 billion by 2023.

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10EU downloads totaled 300 million by 2022.

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11100 million downloads in first month worldwide.

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12800 million downloads by 2020.

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1340 million US downloads first year.

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14Android: 75% of total downloads.

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1575 million downloads in 2021.

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16China banned, zero official downloads.

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17Europe: 400 million cumulative.

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1825 million iOS in US alone.

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191.5 billion total by mid-2024.

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2035 million downloads during GO Fest 2022.

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Download and Installation Stats Interpretation

It captured the world on two fronts: a staggering, record-breaking launch proving our collective hunger for whimsy, and a pandemic-era resurgence proving we'd still rather chase a digital Dragonite than just sit inside and slowly lose our minds.

Engagement and Usage Metrics

1Peak daily active users reached 34 million in 2016.

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2Average daily playtime is 37 minutes per user in 2023.

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32.5 billion gym battles occurred in first year.

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4Monthly active users averaged 80 million in 2022.

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5Players walked 14.2 billion kilometers by 2020.

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6Average sessions per day: 1.8 for active players.

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710 million raids completed daily at peak events.

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8Retention rate day 30: 15% post-launch.

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965 million AR sessions per day in 2021.

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10Global play sessions exceed 1 billion monthly.

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11DAU averaged 20 million in 2023.

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1245 minutes average session length.

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1314 billion catches in first year.

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1490 million MAU in 2023.

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1520 billion km walked lifetime.

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162.2 sessions daily average.

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1715 million daily raids in 2023.

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18Day 7 retention: 40%.

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19100 million AR photos shared.

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201.5 billion monthly logins.

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Engagement and Usage Metrics Interpretation

Pokemon Go may lose 60% of its players after a week, but it has nevertheless managed to march tens of millions of persistent trainers across billions of kilometers and through countless raids, cementing itself as a surprisingly effective global fitness initiative and social phenomenon.

Geographic and Global Distribution

1US has 45% of North American players.

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2Brazil ranks top 5 for daily active users.

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3Europe accounts for 30% of global revenue.

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4India surpassed 50 million downloads by 2022.

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5Australia had highest per capita downloads in 2016.

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6Over 5 million Pokestops in Japan.

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7Germany hosts 10% of EU events.

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8Asia-Pacific region: 40% of MAU.

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9Mexico City has most gyms per capita.

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1055% of players in urban areas globally.

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11Brazil: 8% of global DAU.

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127 million Pokestops in US.

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13France top 3 in Europe for events.

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1460 million Indian downloads.

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15Sydney GO Fest: 50k attendees.

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1612% global players in Germany.

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17Latin America: 15% MAU growth.

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184 million gyms worldwide.

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19UK players: 5 million active.

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2067% urban global play rate.

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Geographic and Global Distribution Interpretation

Despite urban centers being their global gym, Niantic's true masterstroke is in how they've turned the whole world into their most lucrative PokéStop, from Brazil's fervent daily trainers and Europe's deep-pocketed spenders to India's monumental download surge and Japan's staggering real-world points of interest.

Revenue and Monetization

1Pokemon Go generated $1 billion revenue in 111 days.

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2Annual revenue reached $1.2 billion in 2022.

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3In-app purchases average $10 per paying user.

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4US revenue share: 40% of global total.

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5$5 billion lifetime revenue by 2023.

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6Black Friday 2022 sales: $15 million daily.

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7Japan contributes 25% of revenue.

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8Paying users: 5% of total, spending $100+ yearly.

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9Event revenue spikes 300% during GO Fest.

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10iOS revenue 60% higher than Android.

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112023 Q4 revenue: $300 million.

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12Subscription revenue from Plus: $200 million yearly.

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13$1.5 billion revenue in 2023.

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14Average revenue per user: $1.50 yearly.

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1535% revenue from events.

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16Europe revenue: 28% global.

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17$6 billion lifetime by 2024.

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18Daily peak revenue $3 million.

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19Asia revenue leader post-Japan.

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207% paying users.

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21GO Pass subscriptions: 2 million active.

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22Android revenue growing 20% YoY.

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Revenue and Monetization Interpretation

Pokémon Go has mastered the art of turning our casual strolls into a global economic phenomenon, where a passionate few trainers fund a billion-dollar quest to catch digital creatures everywhere.

User Demographics

1As of 2023, 65% of Pokemon Go players are under 35 years old.

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252% of active players are female according to 2022 surveys.

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3In the US, 40% of players are aged 18-24.

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4Globally, millennials make up 48% of the player base in 2021.

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528% of players have children under 18, per Niantic's 2023 report.

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6Urban dwellers represent 62% of players worldwide.

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735% of players hold college degrees or higher.

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8In Europe, 55% of players are male aged 25-34.

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922% of players are over 45 years old as of 2024.

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10High-income earners ($75k+) comprise 41% of US players.

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1172% of US players aged 18-34.

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12Females increased to 48% by 2023.

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13Gen Z comprises 32% of new players.

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1441% of players are parents.

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15Rural players: 18% globally.

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1629% have postgraduate education.

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17UK: 60% male players under 30.

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1819% over 50 in 2024 surveys.

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19Top 10% earners: 38% of spenders.

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User Demographics Interpretation

Far from a child's game, Pokemon Go's player base is a surprisingly mature, well-educated, and affluent urban crowd, many of whom are likely catching Pikachu while their own kids are in the backseat.

How We Rate Confidence

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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Pokemon Go Usage Statistics

Key Statistics

Key Takeaways

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Download and Installation Stats

Download and Installation Stats Interpretation

Engagement and Usage Metrics

Engagement and Usage Metrics Interpretation

Geographic and Global Distribution

Geographic and Global Distribution Interpretation

Revenue and Monetization

Revenue and Monetization Interpretation

User Demographics

User Demographics Interpretation

How We Rate Confidence

Cite This Report

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