Here are some of the more impressive Etsy stats and facts I’ve been able to dig up recently. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.

Etsy was started about 13 years ago, but has come on strong over the past few years as the visual web has come into its own. Etsy has become the go-to ecommerce site for all things handmade and artists and craftspeople from all walks of life have found success selling their products on its platform.

Etsy’s success has not shown any signs of slowing down, so I decided it was time to dedicate a stat post just to them.

Etsy Facts

• Official website: etsy.com
• Year launched: 2005
• Location of headquarters: Brooklyn, NY
• Who created Etsy: Robert Kalin, Chris Maguire, Haim Schoppik, Jared Tarbell

What is Etsy?

Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. It’s home to a universe of special, extraordinary items, from unique handcrafted pieces to vintage treasures. (about)

Etsy Stats

Number of Etsy members:

54 million members

Last updated 3/4/15

Number of active Etsy buyers:

35.8 million active buyers

Last updated 8/6/18

 Number of Etsy sellers:

1.98 million sellers

Last updated 8/6/18

Number of items listed for sale on Etsy:

over 50 million products

Last updated 2/27/18

Percentage of Etsy sellers that are women:

86%

Last updated  3/4/15

Number of countries Etsy has sellers in:

83 countries

Last updated 10/8/15

Percentage of Etsy visits that come from mobile:

67%

Last updated 2/27/18

Percentage of Etsy sales that are made by repeat purchasers:

81%

Last updated 2/24/16

Percentage of Etsy sales that come from outside the US:

34%

Last updated 8/6/18

Percentage of Etsy GMS that is from mobile devices:

55%

Last updated 8/6/18

Etsy gross merchandise sales in 2016:

$2.84 billion

Etsy revenue for 2016:

$364.9 million

Etsy gross merchandise sales in 2017:

$3.25 billion

Etsy revenue for 2017:

$441 million