Statista

Founded in Hamburg in 2007 by Alexander Rohnstock, Lars Schmidt, and Christian Lauer, Statista established itself as a digital statistics portal aggregating data from over 22,500 sources. The platform covers more than 170 industries and 60,000 topics, serving researchers, students, and corporate strategists who need evidence-based insights. Unlike standard public records, Statista distinguishes its offering by commissioning proprietary surveys on consumer behavior while simultaneously gathering third-party data from government bodies, industry reports, and academic journals.

The company transformed complex raw numbers into accessible charts, infographics, and downloadable datasets to help users make faster decisions. Since Ströer Media acquired an 81.3% stake in 2015, the organization has expanded its reach significantly. By 2024, the platform reported four million registered users and generated approximately €167 million in revenue, reflecting its growth into a primary hub for global market analysis.

Recent developments highlight the platform's role in forecasting sectors like e-commerce and healthcare. Updates from late 2026 include projections for global e-commerce share by 2030 and revenue forecasts for the skin care industry. The service also supports political analysis, such as modeling potential outcomes of voluntary redistricting on US House seats. TIME magazine collaborates with Statista annually to rank America's Best Colleges and Best Employers using the platform's methodology and data. [edit]