Android generated EUR 22.7 billion in revenue

Bloomberg reports how much Google has earned from Android. Since its market launch, the free platform has generated EUR 22.7 billion in revenue, with profits totaling EUR 15.9 billion. The figures come from lawyers at Oracle, who recently sued Google, accusing the company of using Java software to build Android without paying licensing fees.

Revenue from Android

Unlike Windows, Android is a completely free platform. Users receive it with their smartphones and don’t pay for system updates. That doesn’t mean Google, which developed Android, doesn’t profit — the company earns significantly from device manufacturer licensing, advertising, and app sales. The surprising scale of these profits — EUR 22.7 billion in revenue and EUR 15.9 billion in profit — highlights the platform's commercial success.

Google unhappy with disclosure

Revenue from Android: EUR 22.7 billion in revenue

Google is naturally unhappy with the disclosure, as representatives claim the data comes from confidential internal financial documents. Nonetheless, it clearly demonstrates how lucrative the Android platform has become.

Summary

Since its launch, Android has generated EUR 22.7 billion in revenue and EUR 15.9 billion in profit. The data was revealed by Oracle’s lawyers in a lawsuit alleging Google used Java software without licensing payments. While the system is free for users and smartphone manufacturers, Google earns through licensing, advertising, and app sales. The scale of revenue underscores Android’s status as a highly profitable platform. The legal dispute centers on the unauthorized use of Java software.