Etsy active sellers number is one of the key Etsy statistics provided in the company’s quarterly financial reports.
Etsy active sellers refer to individuals or businesses who have registered on the Etsy platform and are currently actively selling their handmade or vintage items, as well as craft supplies and tools. An active seller on Etsy is someone who has listed items for sale on the platform and has received orders or sales in the past 12 months. Etsy provides a platform for sellers to set up their own online shops and reach a global audience of potential customers. As an active seller, individuals or businesses can manage their listings, respond to customer inquiries, process orders, and receive payments through Etsy’s payment processing system.
In December 2022, Etsy had 5.4 million active sellers.
| Year | Active Etsy sellers | Growth |
| 2022 | 5.4 million | ↑ 1.89% |
| 2021 | 5.3 million | ↑ 21.28% |
| 2020 | 4.37 million | ↑ 72.05% |
| 2019 | 2.54 million | ↑ 19.81% |
| 2018 | 2.12 million | ↑ 9.84% |
| 2017 | 1.93 million | ↑ 10.29% |
| 2016 | 1.75 million | ↑ 12.18% |
| 2015 | 1.56 million | ↑ 15.56% |
| 2014 | 1.35 million | ↑ 26.17% |
| 2013 | 1.07 million | ↑ 28.92% |
| 2012 | 0.83 million |
The number of active sellers on Etsy has been increasing steadily over the years, with a significant increase in the number of sellers from 2019 to 2020 and 2021.
In 2022, the number of active sellers on Etsy increased to 5.4 million, which is a slight increase from the previous year (5.3 million). This suggests that the platform is continuing to attract new sellers, but at a slower pace than in previous years.
The number of active sellers on Etsy in 2020 was 4.37 million, representing a growth rate of 26.4% from 2019. This increase may be attributed to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led many people to start selling handmade and vintage goods online as a source of income.
The growth rate in the number of active sellers on Etsy has been consistently high, with a growth rate of 32.2% in 2021 compared to 2020, 71.3% in 2020 compared to 2019, and 20.8% in 2019 compared to 2018.
The number of active sellers on Etsy has grown by 156.2% since 2018, and by 548.2% since 2012, indicating a significant increase in the number of people using Etsy as a platform to sell their handmade and vintage goods.
Overall, the data suggests that Etsy’s seller base is also expanding rapidly, with a growing number of people turning to the platform to sell their handmade and vintage items. While the growth rate in the number of active sellers on Etsy may have slowed down slightly in 2022, the overall trend indicates that the platform’s popularity is continuing to increase over time. The COVID-19 pandemic has likely played a significant role in the growth of the seller base on Etsy, as more people have turned to online selling as a source of income during the pandemic.
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