GITNUXREPORT 2026

Holiday Spending Statistics

Holiday spending grew modestly last year in major markets worldwide.

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Gen Z online holiday spending averaged $450 per person in 2023, 25% above average per Attentive

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Millennials planned $1,050 holiday budgets in 2023, highest among generations via Deloitte survey

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Boomers spent $782 on average for holidays 2023, focusing on family gifts per AARP

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68% of parents with kids under 18 increased holiday budgets in 2023 per NRF

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Urban consumers spent 15% more on holidays than rural in 2023, $980 vs $850 avg via Census data

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High-income households ($100k+) averaged $1,500 holiday spend 2023 per Federal Reserve survey

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Single shoppers spent $620 on average holidays 2023 vs $1,200 for families per Numerator

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Hispanic consumers boosted holiday spending 12% to $95 billion total in 2023 via Nielsen

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Black shoppers averaged $850 holiday budget 2023, up 8% YoY per Packaged Facts

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Women controlled 75% of holiday shopping decisions and spent $550 avg in 2023 via AlixPartners

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42% of consumers used buy now pay later for holidays 2023, avg $300 per user per Affirm

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55% of shoppers started holiday buying before November in 2023 per Google Trends

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Loyalty program members spent 20% more, $1,050 avg holiday 2023 via Bond Brand Loyalty

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Eco-conscious shoppers paid 10% premium on sustainable gifts, 35% of total 2023 per NielsenIQ

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62% of consumers sought deals, influencing $300 avg savings per household 2023 via Cox Automotive

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Pet owners spent $250 extra on pet gifts holidays 2023, 40% of households per APPA

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College students averaged $350 holiday spend 2023, 80% on peers/family per NCSA

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Empty nesters increased experiential gifts by 25%, $450 avg 2023 via Experian

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Low-income (<$50k) cut holiday budgets 5% to $650 avg in 2023 per Urban Institute

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71% of consumers shopped for self during holidays 2023, $180 avg self-gifting per NRF

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U.S. online holiday sales hit $223 billion in 2023, up 6.7% per Adobe Analytics

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Cyber Monday 2023 online sales record $12.4 billion, +9.6% YoY via Adobe

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Black Friday 2023 U.S. online sales $9.8 billion, up 7.5% per Adobe Analytics

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Mobile commerce accounted for 58% of online holiday sales in 2023 totaling $130 billion via Statista

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Amazon captured 38% of U.S. online holiday spend in 2023 per Slice data

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Walmart e-commerce holiday sales grew 22% to $20 billion in 2023 via company reports

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Online apparel sales $50 billion during 2023 holidays up 10% per Edited

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Digital downloads like music and apps $4.2 billion holiday 2023 via IFPI

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Social commerce sales hit $22 billion in U.S. holidays 2023 per Insider Intelligence

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Buy Online Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) orders 25% of online holiday volume in 2023 per Salesforce

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Voice commerce via Alexa/Siri $5 billion holiday sales 2023 estimates Voicebot.ai

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Livestream shopping generated $50 billion globally in 2023 holiday peak per McKinsey

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Subscription box holiday gifts $3.8 billion online sales 2023 via Subbly

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NFT and digital collectibles holiday sales $1.2 billion in 2023 via DappRadar

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Online grocery holiday orders up 15% to $12 billion in 2023 per Brick Meets Click

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Luxury goods online holiday sales $18 billion U.S. 2023 via Bain & Company

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Cross-border e-commerce holiday volume $45 billion in 2023 per eMarketer

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AR try-on features boosted online conversion 30% during 2023 holidays per Shopify

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Email marketing drove 22% of online holiday sales in 2023 totaling $49 billion via Litmus

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Online toy sales $15 billion in 2023 holidays, 52% of total toy market per Circana

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Holiday retail contributed 0.5% to U.S. GDP growth in Q4 2023 per BEA estimates

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Holiday sales added 200,000 seasonal jobs in U.S. 2023 totaling 1.6 million per NRF

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Small businesses captured 30% of holiday spend, $288 billion in 2023 via American Express

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Northeast U.S. holiday spending per capita $3,200 highest regionally in 2023 per Census

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California holiday retail sales $120 billion in 2023, 12% of national total per CDTFA

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Midwest saw 4.2% holiday sales growth slowest in 2023 per Deloitte regional analysis

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Imports for holiday goods added $50 billion to U.S. trade deficit Q4 2023 per Census Trade

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Inflation cooled to 2.1% impact on holiday goods in 2023 per BLS CPI data

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Charity donations during holidays totaled $85 billion in 2023, 30% of annual giving per Giving USA

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Texas holiday sales tax revenue $15 billion in 2023 up 5% per Texas Comptroller

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Florida tourism-driven holiday spend $40 billion in 2023 per VISIT Florida

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Pacific Northwest holiday growth 6.1% highest regional 2023 via Moody's Analytics

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Holiday shipping costs added $10 billion to consumer prices 2023 per ShipMatrix

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Supply chain disruptions reduced holiday inventory 8% costing $20 billion sales per IHS Markit

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UK high streets saw £12 billion holiday footfall spend 2023 per Springboard

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Canada retail holiday contribution to GDP 0.4% in Q4 2023 per Statistics Canada

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EU holiday trade surplus €15 billion in 2023 per Eurostat

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Asia-Pacific holiday e-commerce boosted regional GDP 0.3% 2023 per ADB

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U.S. South holiday spending $250 billion total 2023, fastest growing region per Census regions

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U.S. holiday spending 2023 included $240 billion on gifts per NRF breakdown

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Apparel and accessories accounted for 18% of U.S. holiday spend or $172 billion in 2023 via Census Bureau

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Toys and games sales hit $28.5 billion during 2023 holidays per NPD Group

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Electronics and appliances made up 15% of holiday budgets, $143 billion in 2023 per NRF

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Food and beverage holiday spending reached $110 billion in U.S. 2023 via FMI

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Home furnishings sales surged 12% to $65 billion in holiday 2023 per Home Furnishings Association

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Jewelry spending during holidays was $12.4 billion in 2023 per Jewelers Board of Trade

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Books and entertainment gifts totaled $8.7 billion in U.S. holidays 2023 via AAP

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Sporting goods holiday sales $15.2 billion in 2023 up 5% per SGMA

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Health and beauty products $22 billion during 2023 holidays per IRI

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Toys for ages 6-12 dominated with $10.3 billion sales in 2023 holiday per Circana

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Women's apparel holiday spend $45 billion in 2023 via Edited data

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Men's clothing $28 billion during U.S. holidays 2023 per NPD

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Video games sales $9.1 billion holiday 2023 per ESA

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Pet gifts spending reached $12 billion in 2023 holidays per APPA

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Candy and confectionery $4.5 billion holiday sales 2023 via NCA

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Furniture holiday purchases $18 billion in 2023 per AHFA

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Kitchenware and housewares $14.7 billion U.S. holiday 2023 via HIRI

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Art and hobby supplies $3.2 billion during holidays 2023 per CHA

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Musical instruments gifts $1.1 billion holiday 2023 estimates NAMM

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Dolls and plush toys $6.8 billion sales 2023 holiday per Toy Association

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Board games $2.4 billion during U.S. holidays 2023 via NPD

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Gift cards purchased $28 billion in 2023 holidays per NAPCO Research

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Experiential gifts like tickets $19 billion holiday spend 2023 per Eventbrite

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In 2023, U.S. holiday consumer spending totaled $957.3 billion, marking a 3.8% increase from 2022 according to the National Retail Federation

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Global holiday retail sales reached $1.1 trillion in 2022, driven by e-commerce growth per Statista data

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U.S. holiday spending per consumer averaged $875 in 2023, up 4% from prior year via NRF survey

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2024 projected U.S. holiday sales at $979.5 billion, a 2.5-3.5% rise per NRF forecast

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UK Christmas spending hit £89.2 billion in 2023, 2.1% higher than 2022 according to KPMG

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Average U.S. household holiday spend was $1,028 in 2023 per American Express survey

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Canadian holiday spending totaled CAD 58.2 billion in 2023, up 1.8% YoY via Retail Council of Canada

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In 2022, U.S. Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales hit $9.12 billion online alone per Adobe Analytics

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European holiday e-commerce sales reached €250 billion in 2023 estimates from Ecommerce Europe

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Australian Christmas retail sales grew 3.2% to AUD 52.4 billion in 2023 per Australian Retailers Association

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U.S. holiday spending accounted for 19% of annual retail sales in 2023 per U.S. Census Bureau

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Brazil's holiday spending surged 8.5% to BRL 120 billion in 2023 via FecomercioSP

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2023 U.S. per capita holiday spend was $2,850 according to Deloitte analysis

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Japan's year-end spending reached ¥10.5 trillion in 2023, up 2% per Japan Department Stores Association

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India festive season sales hit INR 5 lakh crore in 2023 estimates from Deloitte India

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France holiday retail turnover was €102 billion in 2023 per FEVAD

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Germany Christmas market sales totaled €5.2 billion in 2023 via German Trade Association

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Mexico holiday spending grew 4.1% to MXN 450 billion in 2023 per ANTAD

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South Korea Chuseok and Christmas combined spend was KRW 45 trillion in 2023 per KOSTAT

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U.S. 2023 holiday sales beat inflation by 1.2% growth per Mastercard SpendingPulse

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China Singles' Day 2023 sales hit RMB 1.68 trillion on Alibaba platforms

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Italy Natale spending reached €45 billion in 2023 per Confcommercio

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Spain holiday retail sales up 3.4% to €28 billion in 2023 via Mercamadrid

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Turkey holiday shopping totaled TRY 500 billion in 2023 estimates from TOBB

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Russia New Year spending grew 5% to RUB 1.2 trillion in 2023 per Rosstat

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Sweden Jul spending hit SEK 120 billion in 2023 per Svensk Handel

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Netherlands holiday sales €15.6 billion in 2023 up 2.8% via CBS Netherlands

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U.S. 2022 holiday spend inflation-adjusted grew 1% per BEA data

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Singapore Christmas sales SGD 2.5 billion in 2023 per SPRING Singapore

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 3, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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With U.S. holiday consumer spending reaching $957.3 billion in 2023, up 3.8% from 2022, this post breaks down the key spending patterns, budgets, and shopping behaviors that drove the biggest swings across generations, regions, and channels.

Key Takeaways

Gen Z online holiday spending averaged $450 per person in 2023, 25% above average per Attentive
Millennials planned $1,050 holiday budgets in 2023, highest among generations via Deloitte survey
Boomers spent $782 on average for holidays 2023, focusing on family gifts per AARP
U.S. online holiday sales hit $223 billion in 2023, up 6.7% per Adobe Analytics
Cyber Monday 2023 online sales record $12.4 billion, +9.6% YoY via Adobe
Black Friday 2023 U.S. online sales $9.8 billion, up 7.5% per Adobe Analytics
Holiday retail contributed 0.5% to U.S. GDP growth in Q4 2023 per BEA estimates
Holiday sales added 200,000 seasonal jobs in U.S. 2023 totaling 1.6 million per NRF
Small businesses captured 30% of holiday spend, $288 billion in 2023 via American Express
U.S. holiday spending 2023 included $240 billion on gifts per NRF breakdown
Apparel and accessories accounted for 18% of U.S. holiday spend or $172 billion in 2023 via Census Bureau
Toys and games sales hit $28.5 billion during 2023 holidays per NPD Group
In 2023, U.S. holiday consumer spending totaled $957.3 billion, marking a 3.8% increase from 2022 according to the National Retail Federation
Global holiday retail sales reached $1.1 trillion in 2022, driven by e-commerce growth per Statista data
U.S. holiday spending per consumer averaged $875 in 2023, up 4% from prior year via NRF survey

In 2023 shoppers went online for bigger, earlier spending, with families spending most and deal hunters saving.

Consumer Demographics and Behavior

1Gen Z online holiday spending averaged $450 per person in 2023, 25% above average per Attentive

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2Millennials planned $1,050 holiday budgets in 2023, highest among generations via Deloitte survey

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3Boomers spent $782 on average for holidays 2023, focusing on family gifts per AARP

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468% of parents with kids under 18 increased holiday budgets in 2023 per NRF

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5Urban consumers spent 15% more on holidays than rural in 2023, $980 vs $850 avg via Census data

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6High-income households ($100k+) averaged $1,500 holiday spend 2023 per Federal Reserve survey

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7Single shoppers spent $620 on average holidays 2023 vs $1,200 for families per Numerator

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8Hispanic consumers boosted holiday spending 12% to $95 billion total in 2023 via Nielsen

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9Black shoppers averaged $850 holiday budget 2023, up 8% YoY per Packaged Facts

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10Women controlled 75% of holiday shopping decisions and spent $550 avg in 2023 via AlixPartners

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1142% of consumers used buy now pay later for holidays 2023, avg $300 per user per Affirm

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1255% of shoppers started holiday buying before November in 2023 per Google Trends

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13Loyalty program members spent 20% more, $1,050 avg holiday 2023 via Bond Brand Loyalty

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14Eco-conscious shoppers paid 10% premium on sustainable gifts, 35% of total 2023 per NielsenIQ

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1562% of consumers sought deals, influencing $300 avg savings per household 2023 via Cox Automotive

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16Pet owners spent $250 extra on pet gifts holidays 2023, 40% of households per APPA

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17College students averaged $350 holiday spend 2023, 80% on peers/family per NCSA

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18Empty nesters increased experiential gifts by 25%, $450 avg 2023 via Experian

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19Low-income (<$50k) cut holiday budgets 5% to $650 avg in 2023 per Urban Institute

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2071% of consumers shopped for self during holidays 2023, $180 avg self-gifting per NRF

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Consumer Demographics and Behavior Interpretation

The numbers tell a story where Gen Z's enthusiastic splurge sets a new baseline, Millennials proudly claim the budgetary throne, and everyone else—from deal-seekers to self-gifters—navigates a holiday season where love, loyalty, and a touch of fiscal daring are all wrapped up in the price tag.

E-commerce and Online Trends

1U.S. online holiday sales hit $223 billion in 2023, up 6.7% per Adobe Analytics

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2Cyber Monday 2023 online sales record $12.4 billion, +9.6% YoY via Adobe

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3Black Friday 2023 U.S. online sales $9.8 billion, up 7.5% per Adobe Analytics

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4Mobile commerce accounted for 58% of online holiday sales in 2023 totaling $130 billion via Statista

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5Amazon captured 38% of U.S. online holiday spend in 2023 per Slice data

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6Walmart e-commerce holiday sales grew 22% to $20 billion in 2023 via company reports

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7Online apparel sales $50 billion during 2023 holidays up 10% per Edited

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8Digital downloads like music and apps $4.2 billion holiday 2023 via IFPI

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9Social commerce sales hit $22 billion in U.S. holidays 2023 per Insider Intelligence

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10Buy Online Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) orders 25% of online holiday volume in 2023 per Salesforce

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11Voice commerce via Alexa/Siri $5 billion holiday sales 2023 estimates Voicebot.ai

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12Livestream shopping generated $50 billion globally in 2023 holiday peak per McKinsey

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13Subscription box holiday gifts $3.8 billion online sales 2023 via Subbly

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14NFT and digital collectibles holiday sales $1.2 billion in 2023 via DappRadar

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15Online grocery holiday orders up 15% to $12 billion in 2023 per Brick Meets Click

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16Luxury goods online holiday sales $18 billion U.S. 2023 via Bain & Company

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17Cross-border e-commerce holiday volume $45 billion in 2023 per eMarketer

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18AR try-on features boosted online conversion 30% during 2023 holidays per Shopify

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19Email marketing drove 22% of online holiday sales in 2023 totaling $49 billion via Litmus

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20Online toy sales $15 billion in 2023 holidays, 52% of total toy market per Circana

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E-commerce and Online Trends Interpretation

Americans, fueled by digital elves and borderline magical checkout buttons, spent a record $223 billion online this holiday season, proving that the spirit of giving now flows through a superhighway of one-click purchases, Alexa commands, and livestream shopping carts, all while our mobile phones quietly captured 58% of the haul like tiny, insatiable wallets.

Economic and Regional Impacts

1Holiday retail contributed 0.5% to U.S. GDP growth in Q4 2023 per BEA estimates

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2Holiday sales added 200,000 seasonal jobs in U.S. 2023 totaling 1.6 million per NRF

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3Small businesses captured 30% of holiday spend, $288 billion in 2023 via American Express

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4Northeast U.S. holiday spending per capita $3,200 highest regionally in 2023 per Census

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5California holiday retail sales $120 billion in 2023, 12% of national total per CDTFA

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6Midwest saw 4.2% holiday sales growth slowest in 2023 per Deloitte regional analysis

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7Imports for holiday goods added $50 billion to U.S. trade deficit Q4 2023 per Census Trade

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8Inflation cooled to 2.1% impact on holiday goods in 2023 per BLS CPI data

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9Charity donations during holidays totaled $85 billion in 2023, 30% of annual giving per Giving USA

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10Texas holiday sales tax revenue $15 billion in 2023 up 5% per Texas Comptroller

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11Florida tourism-driven holiday spend $40 billion in 2023 per VISIT Florida

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12Pacific Northwest holiday growth 6.1% highest regional 2023 via Moody's Analytics

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13Holiday shipping costs added $10 billion to consumer prices 2023 per ShipMatrix

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14Supply chain disruptions reduced holiday inventory 8% costing $20 billion sales per IHS Markit

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15UK high streets saw £12 billion holiday footfall spend 2023 per Springboard

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16Canada retail holiday contribution to GDP 0.4% in Q4 2023 per Statistics Canada

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17EU holiday trade surplus €15 billion in 2023 per Eurostat

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18Asia-Pacific holiday e-commerce boosted regional GDP 0.3% 2023 per ADB

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19U.S. South holiday spending $250 billion total 2023, fastest growing region per Census regions

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Economic and Regional Impacts Interpretation

While we decked the halls with a gusto that gave the U.S. economy a 0.5% nudge and created a flurry of seasonal jobs, the holiday spirit was a mixed bag of regional cheer, with the Northeast spending lavishly per person, the South growing fastest overall, and everyone collectively groaning at an extra $10 billion in shipping costs.

Gifts and Apparel Spending

1U.S. holiday spending 2023 included $240 billion on gifts per NRF breakdown

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2Apparel and accessories accounted for 18% of U.S. holiday spend or $172 billion in 2023 via Census Bureau

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3Toys and games sales hit $28.5 billion during 2023 holidays per NPD Group

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4Electronics and appliances made up 15% of holiday budgets, $143 billion in 2023 per NRF

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5Food and beverage holiday spending reached $110 billion in U.S. 2023 via FMI

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6Home furnishings sales surged 12% to $65 billion in holiday 2023 per Home Furnishings Association

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7Jewelry spending during holidays was $12.4 billion in 2023 per Jewelers Board of Trade

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8Books and entertainment gifts totaled $8.7 billion in U.S. holidays 2023 via AAP

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9Sporting goods holiday sales $15.2 billion in 2023 up 5% per SGMA

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10Health and beauty products $22 billion during 2023 holidays per IRI

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11Toys for ages 6-12 dominated with $10.3 billion sales in 2023 holiday per Circana

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12Women's apparel holiday spend $45 billion in 2023 via Edited data

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13Men's clothing $28 billion during U.S. holidays 2023 per NPD

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14Video games sales $9.1 billion holiday 2023 per ESA

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15Pet gifts spending reached $12 billion in 2023 holidays per APPA

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16Candy and confectionery $4.5 billion holiday sales 2023 via NCA

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17Furniture holiday purchases $18 billion in 2023 per AHFA

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18Kitchenware and housewares $14.7 billion U.S. holiday 2023 via HIRI

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19Art and hobby supplies $3.2 billion during holidays 2023 per CHA

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20Musical instruments gifts $1.1 billion holiday 2023 estimates NAMM

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21Dolls and plush toys $6.8 billion sales 2023 holiday per Toy Association

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22Board games $2.4 billion during U.S. holidays 2023 via NPD

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23Gift cards purchased $28 billion in 2023 holidays per NAPCO Research

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24Experiential gifts like tickets $19 billion holiday spend 2023 per Eventbrite

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Gifts and Apparel Spending Interpretation

Americans proved in 2023 that while we may argue about everything else, we are united in our solemn, glitter-dusted commitment to solving all of life's problems—from existential dread to what to get your nephew—with a very specific and staggeringly expensive avalanche of sweaters, toys, gadgets, and gift cards.

Overall Spending Statistics

1In 2023, U.S. holiday consumer spending totaled $957.3 billion, marking a 3.8% increase from 2022 according to the National Retail Federation

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2Global holiday retail sales reached $1.1 trillion in 2022, driven by e-commerce growth per Statista data

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3U.S. holiday spending per consumer averaged $875 in 2023, up 4% from prior year via NRF survey

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42024 projected U.S. holiday sales at $979.5 billion, a 2.5-3.5% rise per NRF forecast

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5UK Christmas spending hit £89.2 billion in 2023, 2.1% higher than 2022 according to KPMG

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6Average U.S. household holiday spend was $1,028 in 2023 per American Express survey

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7Canadian holiday spending totaled CAD 58.2 billion in 2023, up 1.8% YoY via Retail Council of Canada

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8In 2022, U.S. Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales hit $9.12 billion online alone per Adobe Analytics

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9European holiday e-commerce sales reached €250 billion in 2023 estimates from Ecommerce Europe

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10Australian Christmas retail sales grew 3.2% to AUD 52.4 billion in 2023 per Australian Retailers Association

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11U.S. holiday spending accounted for 19% of annual retail sales in 2023 per U.S. Census Bureau

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12Brazil's holiday spending surged 8.5% to BRL 120 billion in 2023 via FecomercioSP

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132023 U.S. per capita holiday spend was $2,850 according to Deloitte analysis

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14Japan's year-end spending reached ¥10.5 trillion in 2023, up 2% per Japan Department Stores Association

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15India festive season sales hit INR 5 lakh crore in 2023 estimates from Deloitte India

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16France holiday retail turnover was €102 billion in 2023 per FEVAD

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17Germany Christmas market sales totaled €5.2 billion in 2023 via German Trade Association

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18Mexico holiday spending grew 4.1% to MXN 450 billion in 2023 per ANTAD

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19South Korea Chuseok and Christmas combined spend was KRW 45 trillion in 2023 per KOSTAT

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20U.S. 2023 holiday sales beat inflation by 1.2% growth per Mastercard SpendingPulse

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21China Singles' Day 2023 sales hit RMB 1.68 trillion on Alibaba platforms

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22Italy Natale spending reached €45 billion in 2023 per Confcommercio

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23Spain holiday retail sales up 3.4% to €28 billion in 2023 via Mercamadrid

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24Turkey holiday shopping totaled TRY 500 billion in 2023 estimates from TOBB

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25Russia New Year spending grew 5% to RUB 1.2 trillion in 2023 per Rosstat

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26Sweden Jul spending hit SEK 120 billion in 2023 per Svensk Handel

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27Netherlands holiday sales €15.6 billion in 2023 up 2.8% via CBS Netherlands

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28U.S. 2022 holiday spend inflation-adjusted grew 1% per BEA data

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29Singapore Christmas sales SGD 2.5 billion in 2023 per SPRING Singapore

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Overall Spending Statistics Interpretation

As Santa's global ledger gets fatter each year, it seems the true spirit of the holidays is now measured in a universal currency of carefully wrapped, digitally delivered, and globally synchronized consumer enthusiasm.

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confcommercio.it
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MERCAMADRID
mercamadrid.es
mercamadrid.es
Reference 21
TOBB
tobb.org.tr
tobb.org.tr
Reference 22
ROSSTAT
rosstat.gov.ru
rosstat.gov.ru
Reference 23
SVENSKHANDEL
svenskhandel.se
svenskhandel.se
Reference 24
CBS
cbs.nl
cbs.nl
Reference 25
BEA
bea.gov
bea.gov

Reference 26
ENTERPRISESG
enterprisesg.gov.sg
enterprisesg.gov.sg
Reference 27
NPDGROUP
npdgroup.com
npdgroup.com
Reference 28
FMI
fmi.org
fmi.org
Reference 29
MYHFA
myhfa.org
myhfa.org
Reference 30
JEWELERSBOARD
jewelersboard.com
jewelersboard.com
Reference 31
PUBLISHERS
publishers.org
publishers.org
Reference 32
SGMA
sgma.com
sgma.com
Reference 33
IRIWORLDWIDE
iriworldwide.com
iriworldwide.com
Reference 34
CIRCANA
circana.com
circana.com
Reference 35
EDITED
edited.com
edited.com
Reference 36
THEESA
theesa.com
theesa.com
Reference 37
AMERICANPETPRODUCTS
americanpetproducts.org
americanpetproducts.org
Reference 38
CANDYUSA
candyusa.com
candyusa.com
Reference 39
AHFAHQ
ahfahq.org
ahfahq.org
Reference 40
HIRI
hiri.org
hiri.org
Reference 41
CRAFTINDUSTRYALLIANCE
craftindustryalliance.org
craftindustryalliance.org
Reference 42
NAMM
namm.org
namm.org
Reference 43
TOYASSOCIATION
toyassociation.org
toyassociation.org
Reference 44
NAPCORESEARCH
napcoresearch.com
napcoresearch.com
Reference 45
EVENTBRITE
eventbrite.com
eventbrite.com
Reference 46
SLICETHEPIE
slicethepie.com
slicethepie.com
Reference 47
CORPORATE
corporate.walmart.com
corporate.walmart.com
Reference 48
IFPI
ifpi.org
ifpi.org
Reference 49
INSIDERINTELLIGENCE
insiderintelligence.com
insiderintelligence.com
Reference 50
SALESFORCE
salesforce.com
salesforce.com
Reference 51
VOICEBOT
voicebot.ai
voicebot.ai
Reference 52
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 53
SUBBLY
subbly.co
subbly.co
Reference 54
DAPPRADAR
dappradar.com
dappradar.com
Reference 55
BRICKMEETSCLICK
brickmeetsclick.com
brickmeetsclick.com
Reference 56
BAIN
bain.com
bain.com
Reference 57
EMARKETER
emarketer.com
emarketer.com
Reference 58
SHOPIFY
shopify.com
shopify.com
Reference 59
LITMUS
litmus.com
litmus.com
Reference 60
ATTENTIVE
attentive.com
attentive.com
Reference 61
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 62
FEDERALRESERVE
federalreserve.gov
federalreserve.gov
Reference 63
NUMERATOR
numerator.com
numerator.com
Reference 64
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 65
PACKAGEDFACTS
packagedfacts.com
packagedfacts.com
Reference 66
ALIXPARTNERS
alixpartners.com
alixpartners.com
Reference 67
AFFIRM
affirm.com
affirm.com
Reference 68
TRENDS
trends.google.com
trends.google.com
Reference 69
BONDBRANDLOYALTY
bondbrandloyalty.com
bondbrandloyalty.com
Reference 70
NIELSENIQ
nielseniq.com
nielseniq.com
Reference 71
COXAUTOINC
coxautoinc.com
coxautoinc.com
Reference 72
NSCA-LIFT
nsca-lift.org
nsca-lift.org
Reference 73
EXPERIAN
experian.com
experian.com
Reference 74
URBAN
urban.org
urban.org
Reference 75
CDTFA
cdtfa.ca.gov
cdtfa.ca.gov
Reference 76
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov
Reference 77
GIVINGUSA
givingusa.org
givingusa.org
Reference 78
COMPTROLLER
comptroller.texas.gov
comptroller.texas.gov
Reference 79
VISITFLORIDA
visitflorida.com
visitflorida.com
Reference 80
ECONOMY
economy.com
economy.com
Reference 81
SHIPMATRIX
shipmatrix.com
shipmatrix.com
Reference 82
IHSMARKIT
ihsmarkit.com
ihsmarkit.com
Reference 83
SPRINGBOARDDATA
springboarddata.com
springboarddata.com
Reference 84
STATCAN
statcan.gc.ca
statcan.gc.ca
Reference 85
EC
ec.europa.eu
ec.europa.eu
Reference 86
ADB
adb.org
adb.org