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Messenger users in Japan
June 2026
16 742 300
44.4%
women
55.6%
men
 
 
13-17
n/a
2.7%
3.1%
18-24
5.8%
8.4%
9.6%
25-34
17.9%
11.3%
11.9%
35-44
23.3%
10.8%
13.7%
45-54
24.5%
7.2%
10.8%
55-64
17.9%
4%
6.6%
65+
10.6%

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 Japan

There were 16 742 300 Messenger users in Japan in June 2026, which accounted for 13.5% of its entire population.

The majority of them were men - 55.6%.

People aged 45 to 54 were the largest user group (4 100 000).

The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 55 to 64, where men lead by 1 800 000.

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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 Japan - Last 12 Months

15 727 900
Jul '25
16 515 200
Aug
16 641 000
Sep
16 194 700
Oct
16 540 800
Nov
16 462 000
Dec
16 780 200
Jan '26
16 574 000
Feb
16 237 600
Mar
16 251 500
Apr
16 263 300
May
16 742 300
Jun
Month Messenger Users % of Population Women Men Change M/M
Jun 16 742 300 13.5% 43.5% 56.5% +2.9%
May 16 263 300 13.1% 44% 56% +0.1%
Apr 16 251 500 13.1% 43.9% 56.1% +0.1%
Mar 16 237 600 13.1% 44.2% 55.8% -2%
Feb 16 574 000 13.3% 44% 56% -1.2%
Jan '26 16 780 200 13.5% 44.4% 55.6% +1.9%
Dec 16 462 000 13.2% 44.2% 55.8% -0.5%
Nov 16 540 800 13.3% 44.6% 55.4% +2.1%
Oct 16 194 700 13% 44.5% 55.5% -2.7%
Sep 16 641 000 13.4% 44.6% 55.4% +0.8%
Aug 16 515 200 13.3% 45.5% 54.5% +5%
Jul '25 15 727 900 12.6% 44.9% 55.1% -

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Frequently asked questions

How many Messenger users are there in Japan in 2026?

As of June 2026, there are 16 742 300 Messenger users in Japan - 13.5% of the country's population.

What is the largest Messenger age group in Japan?

The largest age group is 45 to 54, making up 24.5% of Messenger users in Japan.

Are there more women or men on Messenger in Japan?

Men make up the majority, at 55.6% of Messenger users in Japan.

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.