30+ Package Delivery Statistics (Must Know in 2024)
Package delivery is an important part of modern commerce. But just how much do you know about the numbers behind this essential service?
With that in mind, we will go over key package delivery statistics that highlight its importance and growth.
US Package Delivery Statistics
- 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)
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, growing 59% annually, and parcel shipping generated $485 billion in revenue globally in 2022.
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 is the biggest shipping company in the world, making billions of dollars every year and delivering millions of packages every day. 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)
Fedex Statistics
FedEx handles a huge amount of work every day, from millions of packages to huge fleets of vehicles and thousands of employees. 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