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Statistics About The Average Tooth Fairy Money

The average amount left by the Tooth Fairy per tooth in the United States is around $4.66.

In this post, we explore the fascinating realm of Tooth Fairy money, delving into the intriguing statistics surrounding the average amounts left under pillows across different regions and years. With data ranging from the highest payouts to the regional variations in cash gifts, let’s uncover the trends and changes in Tooth Fairy generosity over time.

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"The average amount of money left by the Tooth Fairy in the United States in 2020 was $4.70."

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"Delta Dental's 13th annual Tooth Fairy survey found that the average cash gift for a lost tooth decreased from $4.66 to $3.70 in 2019."

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"In 2018, the Tooth Fairy's cash gift averaged $3.91 per tooth."

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"The highest average amount of $5.72 per tooth was given by the Tooth Fairy in 2016."

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"Western US families reported the highest regional average Tooth Fairy gift of $4.85 in 2020."

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"The lowest average amount the tooth fairy paid per tooth was $3.25 in 2017."

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"In the U.S. Midwest region, kids received an average of $4.37 per tooth in 2020."

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"The Southern US region saw an average Tooth Fairy offering of $4.47 in 2020."

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"The Tooth Fairy paid $3.25 per tooth in US cities in 2017."

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"In the US northeastern states, children received an average of $4.26 per tooth from the Tooth Fairy in 2020."

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"In 2013, the average Tooth Fairy offering went up to $3.70."

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"The first-time tooth payout in 2016 reached a high of $5.72."

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"In 2013, the Tooth Fairy left an average of $3.50 per tooth, increasing 23% from the previous year."

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"In the UK, Tooth Fairy payments dropped to an average of £1.49 ($2.02) per tooth in 2020."

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"In 2012, the average Tooth Fairy gift in the USA went from $2.10 to $3.00."

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"The average child in Canada received $3.44 as a 'Tooth Fairy Money' in 2015."

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"In 2011, American children received an average of $2.60 per lost tooth."

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In conclusion, the data on Tooth Fairy money over the years in the United States show fluctuating trends in the average cash gifts left per lost tooth. Despite some variability, there is a general upward trajectory in the average amount over the years. Trends differ by regions within the U.S., with varying average amounts given by the Tooth Fairy. Comparing these figures to international averages, it is evident that cultural and economic factors may influence the amount of money left by the Tooth Fairy.

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