Global Statistics

Global Statistics

The World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA) is pleased to present record industry sales and sales force figures for 2016.

• Sales figures are expressed at Estimated Retail level and exclude Value Added Tax. Except as footnoted, figures for sales and independent representatives are based on the entire industry.

 

• Sales figures for 2016 are expressed in US Constant 2016 Dollars to exclude the impact of foreign exchange and ensure comparability. WFDSA uses average annual exchange rates from the International Monetary Fund to convert data from local currency to US dollars, and secondarily from OANDA.

 

2016

• Report of Sales and Independent Representatives

 

• Sales by Product Category Report

 

NOTE: The global sales force of independent representatives includes individuals who are career minded entrepreneurs building their own businesses… or part-time entrepreneurs earning extra income. Most enjoy significant discounts on products. In fact, some choose only to enjoy and use the products and not to sell at all. Should you have questions regarding WFDSA statistics, please do not hesitate to contact info@wfdsa.org

 

• World Federation Statistical Database (2013-2016) – The official source for all WFDSA statistical data

 

Here, you will find:

• 4 years of historical data for Direct Selling globally, by region and by country
• re-stated data and actual data which has later replaced initial estimates
• data on Retail Sales, Independent Representatives and more
• year-over-year percentage changes and 3-year compound annual growth rates, based on local currency

 

Please note that Sales are expressed as Estimated Retail Sales excluding VAT and represent the entire industry unless otherwise stated. Constant USD for the most recent year is used to convert figures to a common currency, thus eliminating the impact of currency fluctuation; exchange rates are average annual rates from International Monetary Fund (secondarily from OANDA)