Cyber Monday Statistics, Facts and History (2021)

Here are a few of the most interesting Cyber Monday statistics and facts I was able to dig up in my internet travels. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.

Cyber Monday History

Year Cyber Monday began: 2005
Date of Cyber Monday 2019: December 2
Date of Cyber Monday 2020: November 30
Creators of the term ‘Cyber Monday’: Ellen Davis and Scott Silverman
First website to use the term ‘Cyber Monday’: Shop.org

Cyber Monday Statistics and Facts

Cyber Monday Statistics, Facts and History

Image credit Serge Kij via flickr

Estimated amount spent during Cyber Monday 2018:

$7.8 billion

Amount spent during Cyber Monday 2017:

$6.59 billion

Amount spent during Cyber Monday 2016:

$3.45 billion

Amount spent during Cyber Monday 2005:

$484 million

Amount spent on mobile devices during Cyber Monday 2017:

$2 billion

Percentage of Cyber Monday spending that occurred on a mobile device in 2017:

33.1%

Percentage of Cyber Monday spending that occurred on a mobile device in 2016:

31%

Average order amount for a purchase made on an Android device on Cyber Monday 2017:

$110

Average order amount for a purchase made on an iOS device on Cyber Monday 2017:

$123

Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. These Cyber Monday stats 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%.