Here are a the most interesting Apple iMessage statistics that I was able to dig up. As always, be sure to check back in the future for updates and additions to this post.

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Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. A few of these stats come from Apple’s own reports, but some are based on news reports and not official company tallies. Basically, this is the best I can find and I don’t guarantee anything to be 100% accurate.

Apple iMessage Statistics

Number of apps listed in the iMessage app store:

5,000

Last updated 3/20/17

Percentage of iMessage apps that are games and entertainment apps:

40%

Last updated 3/20/17

Percentage of iMessage apps that are social networking apps:

6.4%

Last updated 3/20/17

Percentage of iMessage apps that are video apps:

5.4%

Last updated 3/20/17

Percentage of iMessage apps that are utility apps:

9.2%

Last updated 3/20/17

Average number of iMessages sent per second:

200,000

Last updated 2/15/16

Average number of iMessages sent per year:

63 quadrillion

Last updated 2/15/16

Percentage of all mobile message spam that comes through iMessage:

30%

Last updated 8/22/14

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