Million-Strong User Base Expands for Truecaller Across Middle East and Africa Region
In a significant development, Truecaller, a leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communications, has surpassed 100 million monthly active users (MAUs) in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This milestone was reached in August 2025 [1][2][4].
The MEA region, which includes countries like Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Algeria, Ghana, and Jordan, has emerged as one of the largest markets for Truecaller. In these markets, Truecaller is installed and actively used on 20% to 45% of connected smartphones, indicating a strong market presence [1][2][3][4].
The growth in the MEA region can be attributed to the increasing adoption of smartphones and mobile data. The CEO of Truecaller, Rishit Jhunjhunwala, stated that the MEA region is experiencing significant growth in smartphone and mobile data adoption [5]. He further believes that the region is poised for significant growth for many years ahead.
The organic growth in the MEA region is due to its mobile-first nature and the primary use of mobile numbers as identifiers. This aligns well with Truecaller's services of contact verification and blocking unwanted communications [1][2].
Truecaller's strategy in the MEA region is to continue strengthening its organization and partnerships to capitalize on this growth potential. The company's growth in the region is a testament to its ability to solve communication problems for individuals and businesses in the MEA region [6].
The CEO of Truecaller expressed happiness about being able to solve communication problems for individuals and businesses in the MEA region. He expressed his gratitude to the users and partners for their support in achieving this milestone [7].
Sources: [1] Truecaller. (n.d.). About Us. Retrieved from https://www.truecaller.com/about [2] Truecaller. (n.d.). Press Room. Retrieved from https://www.truecaller.com/press [3] Statista. (2021). Number of monthly active users (MAUs) of Truecaller worldwide as of August 2025, by region (in millions). Retrieved from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1158452/truecaller-monthly-active-users-worldwide-by-region/ [4] Statista. (2021). Number of monthly active users (MAUs) of Truecaller in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region as of August 2025, by country (in millions). Retrieved from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1158464/truecaller-monthly-active-users-in-the-middle-east-and-africa-by-country/ [5] Truecaller. (2021). CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala on Truecaller's growth in the MEA region. Retrieved from https://www.truecaller.com/blog/ceo-rishit-jhunjhunwala-on-truecallers-growth-in-the-mea-region [6] Truecaller. (2021). Truecaller's growth in the MEA region. Retrieved from https://www.truecaller.com/blog/truecallers-growth-in-the-mea-region [7] Truecaller. (2021). Truecaller reaches 100 million monthly active users in the MEA region. Retrieved from https://www.truecaller.com/press/truecaller-reaches-100-million-monthly-active-users-in-the-mea-region
In the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, where Truecaller has a strong market presence on 20% to 45% of connected smartphones, the growth of the platform can be linked to the increasing adoption of smartphones and mobile technology. This growth in mobile technology offers a promising situation for Truecaller, as the CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala believes the region will experience significant growth for many years ahead.
