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Messenger users in India
August 2026
420 150 400
28%
women
72%
men
0%
0%
13-17
0%
6.7%
16.7%
18-24
23.4%
10.9%
28.2%
25-34
39.1%
5.5%
15.4%
35-44
20.9%
2.6%
6.6%
45-54
9.2%
1.4%
3.2%
55-64
4.6%
0.8%
1.9%
65+
2.7%

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

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Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Messenger users in India

There were 420 150 400 Messenger users in India in August 2026, which accounted for 28.2% of its entire population.

The majority of them were men - 72%.

People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (164 400 000).

The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 118 500 000.

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Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

Presented statistics are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Messenger users in India - Last 12 Months

418 277 300
Sep '25
409 383 000
Oct
417 878 300
Nov
418 983 700
Dec
424 289 700
Jan '26
422 293 900
Feb
419 293 500
Mar
421 584 300
Apr
419 968 000
May
421 752 900
Jun
419 533 800
Jul
426 900 000
Aug
Month Messenger Users % of Population Women Men Change M/M
Aug 426 900 000 28.7% 27.6% 72.4% +1.8%
Jul 419 533 800 28.2% 27.9% 72.1% -0.5%
Jun 421 752 900 28.3% 27.8% 72.2% +0.4%
May 419 968 000 28.2% 27.5% 72.5% -0.4%
Apr 421 584 300 28.3% 27.6% 72.4% +0.5%
Mar 419 293 500 28.2% 27.8% 72.2% -0.7%
Feb 422 293 900 28.4% 27.7% 72.3% -0.5%
Jan '26 424 289 700 28.5% 27.5% 72.5% +1.3%
Dec 418 983 700 28.1% 27.3% 72.7% +0.3%
Nov 417 878 300 28.1% 27.3% 72.7% +2.1%
Oct 409 383 000 27.5% 27.2% 72.8% -2.1%
Sep '25 418 277 300 28.1% 27.3% 72.7% -

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Frequently asked questions

How many Messenger users are there in India in 2026?

As of August 2026, there are 420 150 400 Messenger users in India - 28.2% of the country's population.

What is the largest Messenger age group in India?

The largest age group is 25 to 34, making up 39.1% of Messenger users in India.

Are there more women or men on Messenger in India?

Men make up the majority, at 72% of Messenger users in India.

Where does this data come from?

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms' marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only. All values are estimates and relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

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