Usage share of operating systems the similar correlation for the richest countries and that poorer countries choose Apple's iPhone in lesser numbers. Data from Google however suggests that people in poorer countries are more likely to buy apps on Android. Smartphone penetration vs. desktop use, differs substantially by country. While some countries like Russia still measure desktop use high, there at 77% (and smartphones at 19%) this ranges down to a bit under 5% in Mali where Android smartphones have just over 95% share. In most western countries, smartphone use is close to, but still under 50%. Section below has more info on regional trends
Market share Market share Market share is the percentage of a market (defined in terms of either units or revenue) accounted for by a specific entity. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 67% responded that they found the revenue- "dollar market share" metric very useful, while 61% found "unit market share" very useful. "Marketers need to be able to translate and incorporate sales targets into market share because this will demonstrate whether forecasts are to be attained by growing with the market or by capturing share from competitors. The latter will almost always be more difficult to achieve. Market