30+ Package Delivery Statistics (Must Know in 2024)
Package delivery is a key part that connects businesses and consumers around the globe. But just how aware are we of the vast scope of this industry?
With that in mind, I’ll cover important package delivery statistics that shed light on delivery trends and consumer behavior.
US Package Delivery Statistics
- On average, approximately 21.45 billion packages are delivered per year.
- On average, about 58.77 million packages were delivered each day.
- 21.2 billion parcels were delivered in the US in 2022 which is a 2% decrease from 21.7 billion parcels in 2021.
- 674 parcels per second were delivered in the US in 2022.
- 58 million parcels were delivered each day in 2022.
- On average, 64 parcels were delivered per person and 162 per household in 2022.
- Parcel revenue reached $198 billion in 2022, a 6.5% year-over-year increase.
Source: (PitneyBowes)
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U.S. Package Volume By Year (2018–2025)
The Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index reports the number of package shipped in the U.S. each year. The table below shows annual U.S. parcel volume (in billions) from 2018 through 2025, based on Pitney Bowes data. Figures for 2018–2023 are actual volumes reported by Pitney Bowes, while 2024 and 2025 are projected volumes (since actual data for those years is not yet available). Pitney Bowes’ projections assume single-digit growth (~5% CAGR) in coming years.
| Year | Package Volume (billion) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 13.2 |
| 2019 | 14.7 |
| 2020 | 20.3 |
| 2021 | 21.5 |
| 2022 | 21.2 |
| 2023 | 21.7 |
| 2024 | ~22.8 (Projected) |
| 2025 | ~24.0 (Projected) |
Sources: Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index (U.S. data), 2018–2023 reports
Global Package Delivery Statistics
- 161 billion parcels were delivered globally in 2022, up from 159 billion in 2021.
- The global parcel volume increased by 1% year-over-year from 2021 to 2022.
- An average of 5102 parcels were delivered per second in 2022.
- Each person received an average of 42 parcels in 2022.
- 441 million parcels were delivered per day globally in 2022.
- 87% of global parcel volume in 2022 was from China, the US, and Japan.
- 150% increase in global parcel volume over the past seven years, from 64 billion in 2016 to 161 billion in 2022.
- 18% volume increase in India during 2022, the highest among major countries, driven by growth in eCommerce.
- -2% decline in US parcel volume in 2022, reflecting a slowdown after the pandemic-driven surge in 2020.
Source: (PitneyBowes)
International Package Delivery Statistics
The global parcel shipping volume in 2023 was over 185 billion parcels, up from 43 billion in 2014.
The volume is expected to reach 256 billion parcels by 2027, which will result in growing 59% annually.
Global parcel shipping volume
| Years | Volume in billion parcels shipped |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2017 | 74 |
| 2018 | 87.5 |
| 2019 | 103.2 |
| 2020 | 131.2 |
| 2021 | 159 |
| 2022 | 161 |
| 2023 | 185 |
| 2024* | 200 |
| 2025* | 217 |
| 2026* | 236 |
| 2027* | 256 |
Source: Statista
Package Delivery Statistics by Country
Package delivery looks totally different around the world with some countries shipping tons more than others. Here’s how they stack up:
| Country | Parcel Volume (in million) |
|---|---|
| China | 111000 |
| U.S. | 21200 |
| Japan | 9100 |
| United Kingdom | 5100 |
| Germany | 4200 |
| India | 3200 |
| France | 1700 |
| Italy | 1500 |
| Brazil | 1500 |
| Canada | 1300 |
| Australia | 1100 |
| Sweden | 202 |
| Norway | 120 |
Source: Statista
UPS Statistics
UPS has experienced shifts in revenue, delivery volumes, and customer reach while operating globally. Here are some important numbers that show how big their operations and reach are:
- UPS revenue hit $91 billion in 2023, which is a 9.3% drop from last year.
- UPS delivered 5.7 billion packages, or about 22.3 million every day.
- They have 1.6 million shipping customers and 10.2 million delivery customers.
- They’re operating in over 200 countries and territories.
- The company has around 500,000 employees.
UPS Total revenue, YoY
| Year | Revenue (in billions) | Profit (in billions) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $97.28 | $6.45 |
| 2022 | $100.34 | $7.00 |
| 2023 | $90.96 | $5.08 |
UPS Revenue makeup, 2023
- U.S. Domestic: $59.96
- International: $17.83
- Supply Chain Solutions: $13.17
Source: (UPS)
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Fedex Statistics
FedEx reports a massive workforce and fleet with a remarkable daily package volume. Here’s a breakdown of their key stats:
- Average daily package volume: 16.5 million
- FedEx Office locations: 2,200
- Package-status tracking requests daily: 600 million
- FedEx employee: 600K
- Aircraft : 697
- Motorized vehicles: 210K
- FedEx Express stations: 1,950
Fedex Total Avg Daily Packages (2021-2024)
| FY Year | Total Avg Daily Packages (in millions) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6.7 |
| 2022 | 6.2 |
| 2023 | 5.8 |
| 2024 | 5.7 |
Fedex Revenue and Profits (2021-2024)
| FY Year | Revenue (in billions) | Net Profits (in billions) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $83.96 | $5.23 |
| 2022 | $93.51 | $3.83 |
| 2023 | $90.16 | $3.97 |
| 2024 | $87.69 | $4.33 |
Source: Q4 Fiscal 2024
USPS Statistics
The USPS delivers billions of packages every year with the help of a huge workforce and fleet. Here’s a look at the key figures from 2023 that highlight its scale and impact:
- Annual Revenue: $78.2 billion
- Package delivered: 7.1 billion
- Employee: 525,569
- Total vehicle: 246,503
USPS Revenue
| Year | Revenue (in billions) |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $73.1 |
| 2021 | $77 |
| 2022 | $78.8 |
| 2023 | $78.2 |
USPS Shipping Package Volume by Years
| Year | Shipping Package Volume Yearly (in billions) |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7.3 |
| 2021 | 7.6 |
| 2022 | 7.2 |
| 2023 | 7.1 |
Source: USPS