PayPal Statistics 2026 - Key Facts, Revenue & Data
PayPal dominates the digital payment landscape with 436 million active accounts and $1.92 trillion in total payment volume in 2025. The company's revenue has consistently grown, reaching $32.1 billion in 2025, with an 8.6% increase from 2024. PayPal's global presence spans 200+ countries, with 57 million business accounts and 36 million merchants using the platform.
1 Revenue & Financial Performance
PayPal's revenue has consistently grown, reaching $32.1 billion in 2025, with an 8.6% increase from 2024. The company's trailing twelve-month revenue as of September 2025 was $32.86 billion.
| Year | Revenue | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.7B | +5% |
| 2025 | $32.1B | +8.6% |
2 Users and Merchants
PayPal has 436 million active accounts globally, with 57 million business accounts and 36 million merchants using the platform. The company's user base continues to grow modestly but steadily, with a 2% YoY increase in active user accounts.
| Year | Active Users | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 426M | +1.5% |
| 2025 | 436M | +2% |
3 Transactions and Payment Volume
PayPal's total payment volume reflects the enormous scale of money flowing through its ecosystem, with $1.92 trillion in total payment volume in 2025. The company processes 50,000 transactions per minute globally.
| Quarter | TPV | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $417.2B | - |
| Q2 2025 | $443.5B | +6% |
| Q3 2025 | $458.1B | +8% |
4 Geographic Presence
PayPal's global presence spans 200+ countries, with 38.87% of the total user base in the U.S. and 19.25% in Germany.
| Country | User Base |
|---|---|
| U.S. | 38.87% |
| Germany | 19.25% |
5 Mobile Payments and Digital Wallet
Mobile commerce is a major growth driver for PayPal, with 45% of all PayPal transactions made via mobile devices. The company processed an estimated $760 billion in mobile transactions in 2025.
| Year | Mobile Transactions | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $650B | +10% |
| 2025 | $760B | +16.9% |
6 Projections & Outlook
PayPal's 2026 profit outlook came in below Wall Street estimates, with Q4 2025 revenue of $8.68 billion and EPS of $1.23 both missing forecasts.
| Year | Revenue | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32.1B | +8.6% |
| 2026 | $33.5B | +4.4% |
Sources & References
Data compiled from publicly available sources. Last verified February 2026.