Spam Call Statistics 2026
Spam and scam calls are at record levels worldwide. Here are the key numbers for 2026 — global volume, the most-spammed countries, and where the calls come from — compiled from public industry and government reports.
The global picture
Unwanted calls remain one of the most common consumer complaints in the world. The problem is driven by cheap automated dialing and widespread caller-ID spoofing, which lets scammers fake a local or trusted number — so blocking individual numbers rarely keeps up. Industry reports in 2025–2026 show volumes holding near record highs across most major markets.
The most-spammed countries
By the share of calls flagged as spam or unwanted, Latin America and parts of Asia are the hardest hit. Recent industry analyses put several countries above 50%:
| Country | Calls flagged as spam/unwanted |
|---|---|
| Chile | ~57% |
| Indonesia | ~56% |
| Argentina | ~56% |
| Hong Kong | ~54% |
| Brazil | ~46% |
| United States | ~25% |
Figures are approximate and compiled from recent industry reports (e.g. Truecaller, Hiya). Methodology and time periods vary between sources, so treat them as directional rather than exact.
Where spam calls come from
Spam-call origins are highly concentrated. Reports identify India (~67%) and Nigeria (~13%) as the largest sources of global spam calls — though, thanks to spoofing, the number you see on screen is usually faked to look local.
United States: robocalls by the numbers
According to the YouMail Robocall Index, U.S. consumers received about 52.5 billion robocalls in 2025 — roughly 4 billion a month, or around 140 million a day. Scam and telemarketing calls made up a growing share (about 57% of the total), and overall volume has held between roughly 50–55 billion a year for five straight years. The U.S. ranks around the middle globally, with about a quarter of calls flagged as spam.
Why the numbers keep climbing
- Spoofing is cheap and effective — fake caller IDs (often a local "neighbor" number) get more answers and dodge simple blocklists.
- Automation and AI — robodialers and AI voices let one operation place millions of calls for very little money.
- Fresh numbers every time — because each campaign rotates numbers, blocking them one by one can't keep pace.
How to protect yourself
Since the numbers are spoofed and constantly change, the most reliable defense is a rule rather than a list: block or silence every call from a number that isn't in your contacts. On Android, a call-screening app can do this on-device, without reading your contacts.
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Learn more in our guides: block unknown callers, stop robocalls & scam calls, and block international spam calls.
Frequently asked questions
Which country gets the most spam calls?
By share of calls flagged as spam, countries in Latin America and Asia rank highest — Chile, Indonesia, Argentina, Hong Kong and Brazil have all been reported above or near 50%. By volume, large markets like the United States receive tens of billions of unwanted calls a year.
How many robocalls do Americans get?
U.S. consumers received about 52.5 billion robocalls in 2025 according to the YouMail Robocall Index — roughly 4 billion per month.
Where do most spam calls come from?
Reports identify India (~67%) and Nigeria (~13%) as the largest origins of global spam calls. The caller ID you see is usually spoofed to appear local.
Are spam calls increasing?
Overall volume has stayed near record highs, and the scam/telemarketing share has been rising. Spoofing and cheap automation keep the numbers elevated year after year.
What's the best way to stop spam calls?
Block or silence every number that isn't in your contacts, rather than blocking spam numbers one by one. On Android, a privacy-first call-screening app does this on your device.
Sources
YouMail Robocall Index · Hiya — State of the Call · Truecaller Insights · U.S. FCC — Stop unwanted robocalls · PIRG Education Fund
Last reviewed: 2026. Statistics are compiled from the public reports above; methodology and reporting periods vary by source.