Costco Statistics and Facts (2023)

Costco is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of membership-only warehouse clubs. It was founded in 1976 in San Diego, California, and is currently headquartered in Issaquah, Washington. Costco is known for offering a wide range of products at competitive prices to its members.

As a membership-based retailer, Costco requires customers to hold a membership card to shop at their stores. The company offers two types of memberships: Gold Star and Executive. Memberships provide access to Costco’s warehouses, where customers can purchase a variety of products, including groceries, electronics, household items, appliances, clothing, and more.

Costco is renowned for its bulk purchasing model, which allows customers to buy items in larger quantities at lower prices. This approach is particularly attractive to businesses, organizations, and families looking to save money on their purchases. Costco’s product offerings often feature well-known brand-name items, as well as its own private label, Kirkland Signature, which is known for its quality and value.

In addition to its retail operations, Costco also provides services such as travel booking, optical centers, pharmacies, and photo printing. The company is committed to providing excellent customer service and has a reputation for its generous return policy.

Costco has expanded internationally and operates warehouses in multiple countries, including Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia, among others. The company has experienced consistent growth and has become one of the largest retailers in the world, known for its value, quality, and the loyalty of its members.

Costco Store Count

How many Costco stores are there?

838 stores

Last updated 9/22/22

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Number of Costco stores in the US:

578 stores

Last updated 9/22/22

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Number of Costco stores in Canada:

107 stores

Last updated 9/22/22

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Number of Costco stores in Mexico:

40 stores

Last updated 9/22/22

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Number of Costco stores in the UK:

29 stores

Last updated 9/22/22

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Number of Costco stores in Iceland:

1 store

Last updated 9/22/22

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Number of Costco stores in France:

2 stores

Last updated 9/22/22

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Number of Costco stores in Spain:

4 stores

Last updated 9/22/22

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Number of Costco stores in South Korea:

17 stores

Last updated 9/22/22

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Number of Costco stores in Japan:

31 stores

Last updated 9/22/22

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Number of Costco stores in Taiwan:

14 stores

Last updated 9/22/22

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Number of Costco stores in Australia:

13 stores

Last updated 9/22/22

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Costco Employee Count

Number of Costco employees:

288,000 employees

Last updated 10/1/21

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Number of Costco employees in the US:

192,000 employees

Last updated 10/1/21

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Costco Revenue Totals

Costco net sales (annual):

• FY 2022: $222 billion
• FY 2021: $192 billion
• FY 2020: $166 billion
• FY 2019: $152 billion
• FY 2018: $138 billion
• FY 2017: $126 billion
• FY 2016: $116 billion
• FY 2015: $113 billion
• FY 2014: $110 billion
• FY 2013: $102 billion
• FY 2012: $97 billion
• FY 2011: $87 billion
• FY 2010: $76 billion
• FY 2009: $69 billion
• FY 2008: $70 billion
• FY 2007: $63 billion
• FY 2006: $58 billion
• FY 2005: $51 billion
• FY 2004: $47 billion
• FY 2003: $41 billion
• FY 2002: $37 billion
• FY 2001: $34 billion
• FY 2000: $31 billion
• FY 1999: $26 billion
• FY 1998: $23 billion
• FY 1997: $21 billion
• FY 1996: $19 billion
• FY 1995: $17 billion
• FY 1994: $16 billion
• FY 1993: $15 billion
• FY 1992: $13 billion
• FY 1991: $11 billion

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Additional Costco Statistics

When did Costco open?

1983

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Where was the first Costco store?

Seattle, Wa

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How many members does Costco have?

111.6 million cardholders

Last updated 10/1/21

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Average size of a Costco store:

145,000 sq ft

Last updated 10/1/18

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Percentage of Costco total net sales that come from ecommerce:

4%

Last updated 10/1/18

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Costco member renewal rate:

88%

Last updated 10/1/18

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Percentage of Costco members that renewed their memberships in FY 2015

88%

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Costco’s total ecommerce sales in FY 2015:

$3.4 billion

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Number of Costco gas stations:

567

Last updated 10/1/18

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Average number of SKU’s per Costco store:

3,700

Last updated 10/1/18

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Costco’s top item category for sales in FY2015:

Foods

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Number of cars sold by Costco in 2016:

465,000

Last updated 10/3/16

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Number of dealerships Costco sells cars through in the US:

3,000

Last updated 10/3/16

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Percentage of Costco net sales that come from the US or Canada:

87%

Last updated 9/3/17

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Number of countries Costco has warehouses in:

10 countries

Last updated 9/3/17

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Number of Costco employees that reportedly make its minimum wage:

around 130,000 employees

Last updated 6/1/18

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Number of pumpkin pies Costco sells annually:

5.3 million

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Amount of clothing Costco sold in 2018:

$7 billion

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Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. A few of these Costco statistics come from their own reports, but some are based on news reports and not official company tallies. No information contained on DMR should be relied upon to make investment decisions. Basically, this is the best I can find and I don’t guarantee anything to be 100%.

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