Airbnb boasts over 9.5 million active listings across 220+ countries, hosted by more than 5.5 million people worldwide. With 290 million+ users, Airbnb has facilitated over 2.5 billion stays globally.
Airbnb generated revenue of $2.68 billion in Q1 2026, at a 17.9% YoY revenue growth.
The United States leads with 2.25 million listings, while New York City tops among global cities. Airbnb’s market cap stands at $83.79 billion, and average stays cost $137 per night.
This data underscores Airbnb’s dominance and growth in the short-term rental industry worldwide. Let us get right into it!
Airbnb Statistics 2026: Top Picks
- Airbnb has over 9.5 million active listings spanning 220 countries.
- Over 5.5 million hosts have made their properties available on Airbnb.
- Since its launch, hosts have earned over $380 billion through Airbnb.
- Airbnb has more than 290 million active users worldwide.
- The typical host in the U.S. earned $15,600 from Airbnb.
- The United States has the highest number of Airbnb listings, featuring around 2.25 million active properties.
How Many Airbnb Hosts Are There?
There are over 5.5 million Airbnb hosts worldwide.
Source: Airbnb
Airbnb Listings Stats
There are more than 9.5 million active Airbnb listings worldwide.
That’s an increase of 1.5 million listings compared to the past year. In 2025, the number of active listings on Airbnb was recorded to be 8 million.
These active listings are available in 100,000 global cities and towns, which is more than the total listings on Booking.com and Vrbo.
Here are further details about the Airbnb listings recorded over the years.
| Year | Airbnb Listings |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.5 million |
| 2025 | 8 million |
| 2024 | 8 million |
| 2023 | 7 million |
| 2022 | 6.6 million |
| 2021 | 6 million |
| 2020 | 5.6 million |
| 2019 | 7 million |
| 2018 | 6 million |
| 2017 | 4 million |
| 2016 | 2.1 million |
Source: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, TechCrunch.
- Airbnb listings are available across 220+ countries.
This means that every country around the world has Airbnb.
Source: Airbnb.
- 75% of the listings by Airbnb Superhosts are found to be entire homes.
At the same time, 20% are private rooms.
Source: Statista.
How Many People Use Airbnb?
Over 290 million people worldwide use Airbnb.
They have booked over 2.5 billion stays worldwide to date.
Here is a table showing the number of Airbnb users over the years:
| Year | Airbnb Users |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 290 million |
| 2024 | 275 million |
| 2023 | 265 million |
| 2022 | 230 million |
| 2020 | 200 million |
| 2018 | 150 million |
| 2016 | 100 million |
| 2014 | 50 million |
| 2012 | 6 million |
Source: Search Logistics, Business of Apps.
Airbnb Corporate Statistics
Airbnb totaled $2.68 billion in the first quarter of 2026 at a 17.9% YoY growth.
The total revenue of Airbnb reached $12.24 billion in 2025, at 10% YoY growth.
This was the all-time highest revenue generated by Airbnb since its launch.
Here are further details about the Revenue generated by Airbnb over the past few years.
| Year | Revenue Generated By Airbnb Over The Past Years |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Q1) | $2.68 billion |
| 2025 | $12.24 billion |
| 2024 | $11.10 billion |
| 2023 | $9.90 billion |
| 2022 | $8.4 billion |
| 2021 | $5.99 billion |
| 2020 | $3.38 billion |
| 2019 | $4.81 billion |
| 2018 | $3.65 billion |
| 2017 | $2.56 billion |
Source: Statista.
- Airbnb’s annual net income for 2025 was $2.511 billion, a 5.17% decline from 2024.
Airbnb faced a loss of 4.5 billion in 2020. The net loss suffered by the company decreased in 2023, when Airbnb collected net sales of $4.79 billion with a $2.8 billion one-time tax benefit.
Here are further details about the net income generated by Airbnb over the past years.
| Year | Net Income Generated By Airbnb |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,510 million |
| 2024 | $2,650 million |
| 2023 | $4,790 million |
| 2022 | $1,893 million |
| 2021 | -$352.03 million |
| 2020 | -$4,584.72 million |
| 2019 | -$674.34 million |
| 2018 | -$16.86 million |
| 2017 | -$70.05 million |
Source: Statista.
- The cost and expenses of Airbnb in 2025 were recorded to be $7.61 billion.
This was a decrease in the cost and expenses over the previous year due to the recovery made by the company in its income. In 2024, the cost and expenses were recorded to be $7.1 billion.
Here are further details about the costs and expenses of Airbnb recorded over the previous years.
- 2024: $7.7 billion
- 2023: $7.1 billion
- 2022: $6.59 billion
- 2021: $5.56 billion
- 2020: $6.97 billion
- 2019: $5.31 billion
Source: Statista
Airbnb Statistics By City
- The highest active Airbnb listings are in New York City.
There are 7,088 properties listed in New York City. Los Angeles has the second-highest number of listings, followed by Atlanta.
Here are further details about the cities with the most Airbnb listings
| City, State | Number of Airbnb Listings |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | 7,088 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,515 |
| Atlanta, GA | 5,423 |
| San Diego, CA | 5,094 |
| Houston, TX | 4,938 |
| Miami, FL | 4,004 |
| Austin, TX | 3,763 |
| Chicago, IL | 3,479 |
| Seattle, WA | 3,435 |
| Nashville, TN | 3,425 |
Source: Mashvisor.
- The highest Airbnb daily rate is recorded in Malibu, California.
The number of Airbnb listings in this city is 285, and the daily rate here is $1,057. The second-highest Airbnb daily rate is recorded in East Hampton, followed by Southampton, both belonging to New York State.
Here are further details about the cities with the highest Airbnb daily rates.
| City, State | Number of Airbnb Listings | Airbnb Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Malibu, CA | 285 | $1,057 |
| East Hampton, NY | 478 | $930 |
| Southampton, NY | 266 | $918 |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 108 | $829 |
| Montauk, NY | 252 | $789 |
| Sag Harbor, NY | 193 | $779 |
| Remsenburg, NY | 135 | $748 |
| Aspen, CO | 196 | $699 |
| San Leandro, CA | 104 | $650 |
| Coachella, CA | 123 | $592 |
Source: Mashvisor.
- Hauula City in Hawaii has the highest number of Airbnb Rental Income.
There are 141 Airbnb listings in the city, and the Rental Income in this city is $9,737.
The second and third highest Airbnb rental income are recorded in Napa and Kailua.
Airbnb Statistics By Country
According to the latest data, the United States leads the world in Airbnb listings, boasting around 2.25 million active properties.
France follows the United States with 1.2 million active Airbnb listings.
Here are further details about the countries with the most Airbnb listings worldwide.
| Country | Number of Airbnb Listings |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,249,434 |
| France | 1,209,036 |
| China | 1,148,885 |
| Italy | 683,619 |
| Brazil | 619,449 |
| United Kingdom | 567,027 |
| Spain | 542,138 |
| Mexico | 391,612 |
| Germany | 310,182 |
| Canada | 302,222 |
Source: Searchlogistics.
- The United States is the country with the most Airbnb demand.
99.5 million nights were booked in the country in 2021. This was an increase of 33 million nights booked from 2020 to 2021.
At the same time, France also witnessed a significant increase, reaching 43 million nights booked in 2021 from 27.9 million. That was an increase of 54% over the past two years.
On the other hand, China witnessed the least growth in its demand among the top ten.
Here are further details about the countries with the highest Airbnb demand.
| Country | Nights Book 2021 | Nights Book 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 99.44 million | 68.52 million |
| France | 43.01 million | 27.914 million |
| China | 13.89 million | 10.58 million |
| Italy | 17.37 million | 10.56 million |
| Brazil | 14.29 million | 8.65 million |
| UK | 18.99 million | 14.4 million |
| Spain | 16.58 million | 9.96 million |
| Mexico | 13.25 million | 8.45 million |
| Germany | 9.47 million | 7.79 million |
| Canada | 10.93 million | 8.88 million |
Source: Searchlogic.
Airbnb Statistics By Region
- In 2022, Airbnb generated $4.2 billion in North America.
The region generated 50% of the company’s revenue. EMEA and Latin America followed it.
Here are further details about the percentage of revenue Airbnb generates in different regions.
| Region | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| North America | $4.2 billion (50%) | $3.2 billion (54%) |
| EMEA | $2.9 billion (35%) | $1.9 billion (32%) |
| Latin America | $0.6 billion (8%) | $0.4 billion (7%) |
| Asia Pacific | $0.6 billion (7%) | $0.4 billion (7%) |
Source: Statista
- The largest share of Airbnb’s gross booking value belonged to North America.
The region had a share of $32.2 billion in gross booking value in 2022. At the same time, the highest share belonged to the EMEA region and Latin America.
Here are further details about Airbnb’s gross booking value recorded in different regions in the past two years.
| Region | Gross Booking Value |
|---|---|
| North America | $32.2 billion |
| EMEA | $21.4 billion |
| Latin America | $4.8 billion |
| Asia Pacific | $4.6 billion |
Source: Statista.
- Airbnb gross value bookings per night were the highest in North America in 2022.
The gross booking value per night recorded in North America was recorded to be $240.29. It was the second highest in the EMEA region.
Here are further details about the gross booking value per night recorded in different regions over the past years.
| Region | Gross Booking Value Per Night |
|---|---|
| North America | $240.29 |
| EMEA | $127.99 |
| Asia Pacific | $117.41 |
| Latin America | $92.89 |
Source: Statista.
Airbnb Market Capitalization
- Airbnb is valued at $83.79 billion.
That’s a decrease of 3.96% compared to the valuation of $87.25 billion recorded in 2023.
Here are further details about the market cap of Airbnb recorded over the past years.
- 2024: $83.79 billion
- 2023: $87.25 billion
- 2022: $54.13 billion
- 2021: $105.78 billion
- 2020: $87.7 billion
Source: Companies Market Cap
Airbnb Assets
The total assets of Airbnb worldwide accounted for $22.21 billion in 2025.
Here are further details about the assets owned by Airbnb over the past years.
| Year | Total Airbnb Assets |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $22.21 billion |
| 2024 | $20.96 billion |
| 2023 | $20.62 billion |
| 2022 | $16.04 billion |
| 2021 | $13.71 billion |
| 2020 | $10.49 billion |
| 2019 | $8.31 billion |
| 2018 | $6.61 billion |
| 2017 | $6.05 billion |
Source: Statista.
How Much Does It Cost To Stay In An Airbnb?
- The average cost of one room to stay at Airbnb is recorded to be $84/night.
At the same time, it would cost around $136 per night for two rooms.
Here are further details about the cost of staying at Airbnb with different rooms.
| Room Count | Average Price Of Stay |
|---|---|
| Studio | $86/night |
| 1 Room | $84/night |
| 2 Rooms | $136/night |
| 3 Rooms | $205/night |
| 4+ Rooms | $365/night |
Source: All the rooms.
- The cost of staying at an entire home through Airbnb for one night may cost you $149 per night.
While a hotel room for an entire night may cost you $85, staying at a hotel has decreased by $17 compared to 2020.
Here are further details about the cost required to stay at Airbnb rooms with different arrangements.
| Arrangement Type | Average Price Of Stay |
|---|---|
| Entire Home | $149/night |
| Hotel Room | $85/night |
| Private Room | $66/night |
| Shared Room | $44/night |
- The average nightly cost of an Airbnb is $137.
This cost was recorded to be the highest in North America, followed by Europe.
Here are further details about the average cost to stay on Airbnb in different regions of the world.
| Region | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| North America | $208/night |
| Europe | $114/night |
| Asia Pacific | $104/night |
| Africa | $84/night |
| Latin America | $81/night |
Source: All the rooms.
- The median cleaning fee chosen by hosts for Airbnb in the United States in 2021 was recorded as $30.
Approximately 97% of Airbnb listings in the United States ask their guests to pay for the cleaning fees.
- The security deposit chosen by Airbnb hosts in the United States was recorded to be around $150 in 2021.
More than 95% of Airbnb listings in the United States require guests to pay a security deposit.
- The United States is the most expensive country for Airbnb stays.
The average cost to stay at Airbnb in the United States is more than $216 per night. This shows a $45 increase in the average cost compared to 2020.
The United Kingdom and France are the second and third-most-expensive countries to stay at Airbnb.
Here are further details about the cost of staying at Airbnb in different countries.
| Country | Average Price Per Night |
|---|---|
| USA | $216/night |
| UK | $150/night |
| France | $106/night |
| Brazil | $63/night |
| China | $81/night |
| Mexico | $95/night |
| Italy | $108/night |
| Germany | $85/night |
| Spain | $129/night |
| Croatia | $117/night |
Airbnb Guest Statistics
- There have been more than 1 billion guest arrivals in total at Airbnb.
- 5 to 10 guests check into Airbnb every second.
- Airbnb guests stay an average of 4.3 nights per booking.
In 2021, guests were 18.4% more likely to stay in Airbnb for at least a week compared to 2019.
- More than half of the Airbnb guests are female.
Over 54% of Airbnb guests are recorded to be female. Only 46% of the Airbnb guests are male.
- 36% of the Airbnb guests are between 25 and 34 years old.
15% of the guests are aged between 18 and 24 years, and 13% of all Airbnb guests are over 55.
- 53% of the guests chose Airbnb as it is much cheaper than traditional hotels.
- 26% of the nights booked at Airbnb in 2021 were by people traveling alone.
- 33% of the respondents stated that they prefer Airbnb because it provides an authentic experience of the local area, while 30% reported that they prefer it due to location.
Source: Airbnb, Property Management, HostSorter, Dream big, Travel far.
Airbnb Occupancy Statistics
- The city with the highest Airbnb occupancy rate is Madison city.
The city’s occupancy rate is recorded at 73%. Bellingham City also has the same occupancy rate, with 164 Airbnb listings.
Here are further details about the cities with the highest occupancy rates.
| City, State | Number Of Airbnb Listings | Airbnb Occupancy Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 237 | 73% |
| Bellingham, WA | 164 | 73% |
| West Allis, WI | 112 | 70% |
| Newton, MA | 228 | 70% |
| Hauula, HI | 131 | 69% |
| Hawaiian Gardens, CA | 166 | 68% |
| Olympia, WA | 126 | 68% |
| Summerville, SC | 118 | 67% |
| Roanoke, VA | 169 | 67% |
| Fullerton, CA | 141 | 67% |
Source: Mashvisor
Airbnb Bookings
The gross value of bookings recorded in 2025 was $91.3 billion. Airbnb broke its booking record in this year.
- 45% of the bookings made on Airbnb are for at least one week.
- A gross booking value of $81.8 billion was recorded by Airbnb in 2024.
This was an increase of around $10 billion in gross bookings as compared to the previous year. In 2023, the gross booking value of Airbnb accounted for $73.25 billion.
Here are further details about the gross booking value of Airbnb recorded over the past years.
| Year | Gross Booking Value Of Airbnb |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $91.3 billion |
| 2024 | $81.8 billion |
| 2023 | $73.25 billion |
| 2022 | $63.21 billion |
| 2021 | $46.87 billion |
| 2020 | $23.9 billion |
| 2019 | $37.96 billion |
| 2018 | $29.44 billion |
| 2017 | $20.98 billion |
Source: Statista, Property Management, RubyHome, Business of Apps.
Did You Know? There are 35 million digital nomads in the world. Many of these nomads prefer to stay in Airbnb.
Airbnb Experience
- 393.7 million nights and experiences were booked on Airbnb worldwide in 2022.
This was an increase of 93.1 million as compared to the previous year. In 2021, the number was recorded to be 300.6 million.
Here are further details about the nights and experiences booked over the past years.
| Year | Nights And Experiences Booked |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 393.7 million |
| 2021 | 300.6 million |
| 2020 | 193.2 million |
| 2019 | 326.9 million |
| 2018 | 250.3 million |
| 2017 | 185.8 million |
- North America accounts for over 34% of the total nights and experiences booked.
The EMEA region was accountable for 168 million nights and experiences booked in 2022. These bookings accounted for 43%, with an average gross value of $127.99 per night.
Here are further details about the percentage of total nights and experiences booked in 2022 in different regions.
| Region | Percentage Of Total Nights And Expenses Booked | Gross Value Per Night And Experience |
|---|---|---|
| EMEA | 43% | $127.99 |
| North America | 34% | $240.29 |
| Asia Pacific | 10% | $117.41 |
| Latin America | 13% | $92.89 |
- Airbnb has nearly 41,000 active experience listings in 93 countries and 2,000 cities and destinations.
- Less than 33% of the Experiences listings account for 96% of all reviews.
- Experiences with more than 50 reviews have an average price per person of $54.
- Less than 1% of the Experience listings have 100 or more reviews, and many of those experiences are from conventional sightseeing tours.
Source: Tourpreneur, RubyHome, Statista.
Conclusion: More Than 9.5 Million Properties Are Listed On Airbnb
Airbnb continues to lead the global short-term rental market in 20256with 9.5 million listings, 5.5 million hosts, and 290 million active users. Over 2.5 billion guest arrivals have been recorded.
With $91.3 billion in bookings and an expanding market presence, Airbnb remains a key player in the travel economy, serving hosts, guests, and digital nomads alike.