GITNUXREPORT 2026

Facebook Marketplace Statistics

Facebook Marketplace is a massive global community for buying and selling locally.

Written by Nathan Caldwell·Edited by Helena Kowalczyk·Fact-checked by Peter Sandoval

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Mar 25, 2026·Next review: Sep 2026

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Apparel and Accessories are the most listed items, representing 22% of total listings

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Furniture is the second most popular category, making up 15% of the inventory

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Electronics and Computers represent 12% of the active listings

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There are over 20 million vehicle listings posted on Marketplace every month

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Tool and Home Improvement listings have seen a 40% growth since the pandemic

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65% of all items listed for sale are marked as "Used - Like New"

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Baby and Kids products have a 35% faster turnover rate than adult products

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10% of new listings daily are classified as "Free" items for local pickup

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Search queries for "Old Records" and "Vinyl" increased by 80% in 2024

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Pet supplies represent a niche but growing category with 5% of total volume

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Musical instruments stay on the platform an average of 14 days before being sold

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Rental listings on Marketplace have increased by 200% in urban centers

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Sporting goods listings (specifically bicycles) peak every year in May

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Garden furniture listings increase by 95% between March and June

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Collectibles (cards, coins, toys) make up 8% of the total shipping-enabled items

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Facebook Marketplace facilitates over $26 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) annually

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Product listings on Marketplace have a 12% higher conversion rate than traditional Craigslist ads

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The average order value (AOV) for furniture items is approximately $145

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Automotive sales contribute to 30% of total transactional value on the platform

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Merchants using Facebook Shops integrated with Marketplace see 20% more sales

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Sellers in the US report an average monthly profit of $450 from used goods

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Shipping-enabled listings have increased revenue by 40% for individual sellers

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7% of Facebook's total advertising revenue is attributed to Marketplace sponsored listings

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Holiday season sales (Nov-Dec) see a 55% spike in volume compared to June

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The luxury goods segment on Marketplace grew by 22% in the last fiscal year

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Used electronics account for $3.2 billion in annual transactions

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Professional sellers make up 18% of the platform's total revenue generation

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Subscription-based listing fees for car dealerships generate over $500M annually

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Local service listings have seen a 300% increase in lead generation since 2021

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Home and Garden is the most profitable category per listing for individual sellers

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75% of Marketplace buyers use Facebook Messenger to communicate with sellers

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Sellers who respond within 1 hour have a 3x higher completion rate for deals

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"Marketplace Professionals" (users with >50 listings) account for 12% of the user base

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42% of sellers offer "Bundling" to encourage buyers to purchase more items

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Items with at least 5 high-quality photos sell 2x faster

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30% of sellers use the "Bump" feature to increase listing visibility

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"Is this still available?" is the most used phrase on the platform by a margin of 400%

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Individual sellers list an average of 4 items per month

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15% of sellers report that they cross-post items to eBay or Poshmark

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55% of sellers prefer Cash-on-Delivery (COD) or in-person cash over digital apps

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20% of sellers use automated "Smart Replies" for frequently asked questions

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Listings with detailed descriptions (over 100 words) get 15% more inquiries

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Seller ratings are calculated based on the last 50 transactions or inquiries

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Negotiated prices end up on average 12% lower than the initial asking price

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10% of Marketplace sellers operate as "Resellers" (flipping yard sale items)

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18% of all scams reported to the FTC in 2023 involved social media marketplaces

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Over 100,000 accounts are banned monthly for violating Marketplace community standards

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1 in 4 buyers expresses concern about item authenticity when purchasing high-value items

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Facebook’s AI flags 97% of prohibited weapons listings before they are reported

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56% of users only buy from sellers with a 4-star rating or higher

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Fake check scams on Marketplace increased by 14% last year

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32% of users prefer "Porch Pickup" for safety in local transactions

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Facebook uses over 40 different signals to identify fraudulent seller profiles

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Reports of "Item Not Received" fell by 9% after the introduction of Purchase Protection

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Identity theft reports linked to Marketplace messaging have risen 11%

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68% of users look for the "Real Name" verification before engaging in a transaction

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1.5 million counterfeit items were removed from Marketplace in 2023

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Community safety groups on Facebook dedicated to scam alerts have 5 million members

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45% of users say local police department "Safe Swap Zones" increase their trust

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Disputes over item condition are the #1 cause of negative ratings on Marketplace

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In 2024, Facebook Marketplace has over 1.2 billion monthly active users

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Approximately 1 in 3 Facebook users in the United States use Marketplace every month

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81% of Facebook Marketplace users are between the ages of 18 and 54

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56% of Marketplace users are female and 44% are male

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Facebook Marketplace is currently available in over 190 countries worldwide

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Over 800 million people globally browse the Marketplace specifically for vehicles each month

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The average user spends 18 minutes per day browsing items on Facebook Marketplace

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High-income earners (over $75k) represent 38% of the platform's active buyers

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62% of Marketplace activity in the US originates from suburban and rural areas

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Marketplace users have grown by 15% annually since 2020

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40% of small businesses on Facebook use Marketplace to reach local customers

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Generation Z adoption of Marketplace has increased by 72% for sustainable shopping

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Mobile app users account for 94% of all Facebook Marketplace traffic

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The average user visits the Marketplace tab 4.2 times per week

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25% of all daily Facebook interactions involve Marketplace or commercial intent

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With over 1.2 billion monthly active users globally, Facebook Marketplace has quietly become the world's most bustling digital town square, connecting nearly one in three Americans and millions more every day.

Key Takeaways

In 2024, Facebook Marketplace has over 1.2 billion monthly active users
Approximately 1 in 3 Facebook users in the United States use Marketplace every month
81% of Facebook Marketplace users are between the ages of 18 and 54
Facebook Marketplace facilitates over $26 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) annually
Product listings on Marketplace have a 12% higher conversion rate than traditional Craigslist ads
The average order value (AOV) for furniture items is approximately $145
18% of all scams reported to the FTC in 2023 involved social media marketplaces
Over 100,000 accounts are banned monthly for violating Marketplace community standards
1 in 4 buyers expresses concern about item authenticity when purchasing high-value items
Apparel and Accessories are the most listed items, representing 22% of total listings
Furniture is the second most popular category, making up 15% of the inventory
Electronics and Computers represent 12% of the active listings
75% of Marketplace buyers use Facebook Messenger to communicate with sellers
Sellers who respond within 1 hour have a 3x higher completion rate for deals
"Marketplace Professionals" (users with >50 listings) account for 12% of the user base

Facebook Marketplace is a massive global community for buying and selling locally.

Product Categories and Listings

1Apparel and Accessories are the most listed items, representing 22% of total listings

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2Furniture is the second most popular category, making up 15% of the inventory

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3Electronics and Computers represent 12% of the active listings

Verified

4There are over 20 million vehicle listings posted on Marketplace every month

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5Tool and Home Improvement listings have seen a 40% growth since the pandemic

Single source

665% of all items listed for sale are marked as "Used - Like New"

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7Baby and Kids products have a 35% faster turnover rate than adult products

Verified

810% of new listings daily are classified as "Free" items for local pickup

Verified

9Search queries for "Old Records" and "Vinyl" increased by 80% in 2024

Directional

10Pet supplies represent a niche but growing category with 5% of total volume

Single source

11Musical instruments stay on the platform an average of 14 days before being sold

Verified

12Rental listings on Marketplace have increased by 200% in urban centers

Verified

13Sporting goods listings (specifically bicycles) peak every year in May

Verified

14Garden furniture listings increase by 95% between March and June

Directional

15Collectibles (cards, coins, toys) make up 8% of the total shipping-enabled items

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Revenue and Sales Volume

1Facebook Marketplace facilitates over $26 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) annually

Verified

2Product listings on Marketplace have a 12% higher conversion rate than traditional Craigslist ads

Verified

3The average order value (AOV) for furniture items is approximately $145

Verified

4Automotive sales contribute to 30% of total transactional value on the platform

Directional

5Merchants using Facebook Shops integrated with Marketplace see 20% more sales

Single source

6Sellers in the US report an average monthly profit of $450 from used goods

Verified

7Shipping-enabled listings have increased revenue by 40% for individual sellers

Verified

87% of Facebook's total advertising revenue is attributed to Marketplace sponsored listings

Verified

9Holiday season sales (Nov-Dec) see a 55% spike in volume compared to June

Directional

10The luxury goods segment on Marketplace grew by 22% in the last fiscal year

Single source

11Used electronics account for $3.2 billion in annual transactions

Verified

12Professional sellers make up 18% of the platform's total revenue generation

Verified

13Subscription-based listing fees for car dealerships generate over $500M annually

Verified

14Local service listings have seen a 300% increase in lead generation since 2021

Directional

15Home and Garden is the most profitable category per listing for individual sellers

Single source

Revenue and Sales Volume Interpretation

While some may treat it like a glorified digital yard sale, Facebook Marketplace has stealthily built a commerce empire where your neighbor's old sofa and a luxury handbag together fuel a multi-billion dollar economy that even has car dealers and advertisers quietly paying the rent.

Seller Behavior and Performance

175% of Marketplace buyers use Facebook Messenger to communicate with sellers

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2Sellers who respond within 1 hour have a 3x higher completion rate for deals

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3"Marketplace Professionals" (users with >50 listings) account for 12% of the user base

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442% of sellers offer "Bundling" to encourage buyers to purchase more items

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5Items with at least 5 high-quality photos sell 2x faster

Single source

630% of sellers use the "Bump" feature to increase listing visibility

Verified

7"Is this still available?" is the most used phrase on the platform by a margin of 400%

Verified

8Individual sellers list an average of 4 items per month

Verified

915% of sellers report that they cross-post items to eBay or Poshmark

Directional

1055% of sellers prefer Cash-on-Delivery (COD) or in-person cash over digital apps

Single source

1120% of sellers use automated "Smart Replies" for frequently asked questions

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12Listings with detailed descriptions (over 100 words) get 15% more inquiries

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13Seller ratings are calculated based on the last 50 transactions or inquiries

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14Negotiated prices end up on average 12% lower than the initial asking price

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1510% of Marketplace sellers operate as "Resellers" (flipping yard sale items)

Single source

Seller Behavior and Performance Interpretation

If your grumpy uncle were a Facebook Marketplace guru, he'd tell you that success boils down to snapping five good photos, answering "Is this still available?" within the hour, and always having cash in hand—but beware, because a professional reseller is probably already bundling your dream item with three you don't want.

Trust, Safety and Scams

118% of all scams reported to the FTC in 2023 involved social media marketplaces

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2Over 100,000 accounts are banned monthly for violating Marketplace community standards

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31 in 4 buyers expresses concern about item authenticity when purchasing high-value items

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4Facebook’s AI flags 97% of prohibited weapons listings before they are reported

Directional

556% of users only buy from sellers with a 4-star rating or higher

Single source

6Fake check scams on Marketplace increased by 14% last year

Verified

732% of users prefer "Porch Pickup" for safety in local transactions

Verified

8Facebook uses over 40 different signals to identify fraudulent seller profiles

Verified

9Reports of "Item Not Received" fell by 9% after the introduction of Purchase Protection

Directional

10Identity theft reports linked to Marketplace messaging have risen 11%

Single source

1168% of users look for the "Real Name" verification before engaging in a transaction

Verified

121.5 million counterfeit items were removed from Marketplace in 2023

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13Community safety groups on Facebook dedicated to scam alerts have 5 million members

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1445% of users say local police department "Safe Swap Zones" increase their trust

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15Disputes over item condition are the #1 cause of negative ratings on Marketplace

Single source

Trust, Safety and Scams Interpretation

Facebook Marketplace is a digital flea market where one in four shoppers worries they’re buying a fake, yet where trust is meticulously—and sometimes futilely—engineered through star ratings, AI police, and porch pickups.

User Demographics and Reach

1In 2024, Facebook Marketplace has over 1.2 billion monthly active users

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2Approximately 1 in 3 Facebook users in the United States use Marketplace every month

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381% of Facebook Marketplace users are between the ages of 18 and 54

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456% of Marketplace users are female and 44% are male

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5Facebook Marketplace is currently available in over 190 countries worldwide

Single source

6Over 800 million people globally browse the Marketplace specifically for vehicles each month

Verified

7The average user spends 18 minutes per day browsing items on Facebook Marketplace

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8High-income earners (over $75k) represent 38% of the platform's active buyers

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962% of Marketplace activity in the US originates from suburban and rural areas

Directional

10Marketplace users have grown by 15% annually since 2020

Single source

1140% of small businesses on Facebook use Marketplace to reach local customers

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12Generation Z adoption of Marketplace has increased by 72% for sustainable shopping

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13Mobile app users account for 94% of all Facebook Marketplace traffic

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14The average user visits the Marketplace tab 4.2 times per week

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1525% of all daily Facebook interactions involve Marketplace or commercial intent

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User Demographics and Reach Interpretation

Nearly a third of America is haunting their neighbors' old couches and car lots from the suburbs, proving that the global garage sale has not only gone mobile but has become a legitimate economic force where everyone, from Gen Z to high-earners, is secretly a part-time thrift hunter.