TL;DR: Americans received 52.8 billion robocalls in 2024 according to the YouMail Robocall Index (down about 4% from 2023), while the FTC separately reported that unwanted telemarketing call complaints have fallen more than 50% since 2021 thanks to expanded call-blocking rules.
Americans received 52.8 billion robocalls in 2024 according to the YouMail Robocall Index (down about 4% from 2023), while the FTC separately reported that unwanted telemarketing call complaints have fallen more than 50% since 2021 thanks to expanded call-blocking rules.
What the Data Shows
Robocall volume is still enormous even after several years of decline — tens of billions of calls a year means the average phone number is targeted repeatedly, which is why call-blocking apps and simply not answering unknown numbers remain the most effective everyday defenses.
Why This Matters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the numbers actually show?
Americans received 52.8 billion robocalls in 2024 according to the YouMail Robocall Index (down about 4% from 2023), while the FTC separately reported that unwanted telemarketing call complaints have fallen more than 50% since 2021 thanks to expanded call-blocking rules.
What does this mean for you?
Robocall volume is still enormous even after several years of decline — tens of billions of calls a year means the average phone number is targeted repeatedly, which is why call-blocking apps and simply not answering unknown numbers remain the most effective everyday defenses.
Where does this data come from?
This data is drawn from YouMail Robocall Index, a primary reporting source for fraud and identity theft data.