Here are a few of the most interesting eBay statistics and facts I was able to dig up including user counts. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
What is eBay?
eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) is where the world goes to shop, sell and give. Whether you’re buying new or used, common or luxurious, trendy or rare – if it exists in the world, it’s probably for sale on eBay. Our great value and unique selection helps every person find their version of perfect, no matter what it is. (source)
eBay User Count
How many people use eBay?
Last updated 1/1/22
How many sellers on eBay?
Last updated 1/29/22
eBay Revenue Totals
eBay GMV (annual):
- 2021: $87.4 billion
- 2020: $100 billion
- 2019: $90.2 billion
- 2018: $95 billion
- 2017: $88.4 billion
- 2016: $84 billion
- 2015: $82 billion
- 2014: $82.7 billion
- 2013: $83.3 billion
- 2012: $75.3 billion
- 2011: $68.6 billion
- 2010: $61.8 billion
- 2009: $57.2 billion
- 2008: $59.6 billion
- 2007: $59.353 billion
- 2006: $52.474 billion
- 2005: $44.299 billion
- 2004: $34.168 billion
- 2003: $23.779 billion
- 2002: $14.868 billion
- 2001: $9.319 billion
- 2000: $5.422 billion
- 1999: $2.805 billion
- 1998: $745 million
- 1997: $95 million
eBay revenue (annual):
- 2021: $10.4 billion
- 2020: $10.271 billion
- 2019: $10.8 billion
- 2018: $10.7 billion
- 2017: $9.567 billion
- 2016: $9 billion
- 2015: $8.592 billion
- 2014: $8.790 billion
- 2013: $16.047 billion
- 2012: $14.072 billion
- 2011: $11.652 billion
- 2010: $9.156 billion
- 2009: $8.727 billion
- 2008: $8.541 billion
- 2007: $7.672 billion
- 2006: $5.969 billion
- 2005: $4.552 billion
- 2004: $3.271 billion
- 2003: $2.165 billion
- 2002: $1.214 billion
- 2001: $748 million
- 2000: $431 million
- 1999: $224 million
- 1998: $86 million
- 1997: $41 million
- 1996: $32 million
Additional eBay Statistics
Total number of eBay listings:
Last updated 1/29/22
Number of eBay Classifieds users:
Last updated 1/25/17
Ebay.com as it appeared in April 1999. Source: web.archive.org
Total number of global eBay app downloads:
Last updated 6/14/20
Percentage of eBay revenue that comes from outside the U.S.:
Last updated 9/5/17
Amount the eBay for Charity raised for charities in 2019:
Number of items listed to benefit charity on eBay in 2019:
Number of charities enrolled on eBay:
Last updated 2/14/20
Number of eBay sellers using managed payments:
Last updated 12/31/20
eBay Facts
Here is pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about eBay.
- Website: Official Website
- Year Founded: 1995
- Headquarters: San Jose, CA
- Founder(s): Pierre Omidyar
- Current Chief Executive: Jamie Iannone
- Subsidiaries / Brands: Kijiji, Stubhub, Half.com, Gumtree
- App Download (iOS)
- App Download (Android)
Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. A few of these eBay 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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