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title: "Airbnb Statistics 2026: Revenue, Hosts, Listings and Bookings"
date: 2026-04-30
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# Airbnb Statistics 2026: Revenue, Hosts, Listings and Bookings

Airbnb generated **$12.24 billion** in revenue in 2025, a **10.26%** increase from the prior year. The platform facilitated 533.0 million nights and experiences booked during the same period, while Gross Booking Value reached **$91.3 billion.**

Airbnb now operates over 8 million active listings across more than 220 countries and regions, supported by over 5 million hosts. The Airbnb statistics below span revenue trends, booking volume, regional performance, host and user demographics, stock activity, and platform expansion through early 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Airbnb’s full-year 2025 revenue reached **$12.24 billion**, up **10.26%** from 2024, with Q4 alone contributing **$2.78 billion**.
- Free cash flow hit **$4.6 billion** in 2025, representing a **38%** free cash flow margin.
- Latin America was the fastest-growing region in 2025, with revenue climbing **19.71%** year over year to **$1.16 billion**.
- The company employed **8,200** people as of December 2025, a **12.33%** increase from **7,300** in 2024.
- Revenue per employee ranks among the highest in the tech and travel industries.
- Adjusted EBITDA reached **$4.3 billion** in 2025, producing a **35%** margin, per Airbnb’s SEC filing.
- The Co-Host Network grew to over **15,000** co-hosts managing more than **100,000** listings across about **12** countries since its late 2024 launch.

## Editor’s Choice

- Airbnb booked **533.0 million** nights and experiences in 2025, up **8%** from the prior year.
- Gross Booking Value reached **$91.3 billion**, up **12%** year over year.
- Over **5 million** hosts list properties on the platform globally.
- The global Average Daily Rate stands at **$173** in 2026, drawn from over **8 million** active listings worldwide.
- Airbnb’s NASDAQ-listed market capitalization reached **$86.44 billion** as of April 2026.
- Cumulative guest arrivals total over **1.5 billion** since the company’s founding.
- Users aged **25 to 34** make up approximately **32.77%** of the platform’s user base, the largest single age group.

## Recent Developments

- Airbnb guided Q1 2026 revenue of **$2.59 billion to $2.63 billion**, representing **14% to 16%** year-over-year growth (February 2026).
- The company launched pre-booked private car transfers from airports and train stations in about 125 cities.
- An Airbnb survey found that approximately **94%** of Gen Z travelers expressed interest in rural getaways.
- AI-powered customer service tools reduced human agent interactions by **15%**.
- Airbnb launched on-demand services, including private chefs, guided tours, and wellness activities bookable independently of stays.
- Management projected full-year 2026 revenue growth of at least low double digits, with the Adjusted EBITDA margin stable year over year (February 2026).

## Airbnb Revenue by Year

- Revenue grew from **$2.56 billion** in 2017 to **$12.24 billion** in 2025. That span represents a total return of roughly **4.8x** over eight years.
- The pandemic cut 2020 revenue to **$3.38 billion**, a **29.70%** decline from 2019’s **$4.81 billion**.
- Recovery was swift: 2021 revenue surged **77.38%** to **$5.99 billion**, the fastest single-year growth in company history.
- Growth rates have moderated from **40.17%** in 2022 to **18.07%** in 2023, **11.95%** in 2024, and **10.26%** in 2025.
- Q4 2025 revenue of **$2.78 billion** grew **12.02%** from the prior year, the strongest quarterly growth rate of the full year.
- These figures reflect a maturing platform that extracts more revenue per booking even as volume growth moderates.

YearRevenueYoY Growth2017$2.56BN/A2018$3.65B42.56%2019$4.81B31.58%2020$3.38B-29.70%2021$5.99B77.38%2022$8.40B40.17%2023$9.92B18.07%2024$11.10B11.95%2025$12.24B10.26%*Source: Airbnb SEC Filings (10-K)*

## Airbnb Profitability and Cash Flow

- Net income reached **$2,511 million** in 2025, compared to **$2,648 million** in 2024. The net income margin was **21%** for the full year.
- Gross profit climbed to **$10,155 million** in 2025, up from **$9,224 million** in 2024.
- Adjusted EBITDA was **$4.3 billion** in 2025, with a **35%** margin, stable from the prior year.
- Free cash flow reached **$4.6 billion**, representing a **38%** margin. That compares to **$4,518 million** in free cash flow during 2024.
- The company turned its first annual GAAP profit in 2022 at **$1,893 million**, after a **$352 million** net loss in 2021.
- Fiscal year 2023 recorded the highest net income at **$4,792 million**, boosted by a deferred tax asset benefit.
- Operating income was **$2,544 million** in 2025, essentially flat from **$2,553 million** in 2024.

YearNet IncomeFree Cash FlowFCF Margin2021-$352M$2.31B38.6%2022$1.89B$3.43B40.8%2023$4.79B$3.88B39.2%2024$2.65B$4.52B40.7%2025$2.51B$4.65B38.0%*Source: Airbnb SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)*

These profitability figures highlight a business that converts revenue to cash at a consistently high rate, even as net income varies due to one-time tax items.

## Airbnb Nights and Experiences Booked

- Nights and experiences booked reached **393.7 million** in 2022, a **31%** increase from the prior year.
- Bookings rose to **448 million** in 2023.
- The figure grew **13.71%** to **491 million** in 2024, up from **448 million** in 2023.
- Full-year 2025 bookings totaled **533.0 million**, up **8%** year over year.
- Q4 2025 alone saw **121.9 million** nights and seats booked, a **10%** increase and the strongest growth quarter of the year.
- The average stay duration is **3.9 nights** globally, with North America averaging **4.1 nights** and Asia-Pacific at **3.3 nights**.
- Long-term stays of over **28** days accounted for **17%** of gross nights booked.

YearNights BookedYoY Growth2022393.7M31%2023448M14%2024491M13.71%2025533M8%*Source: Airbnb SEC Filings, Airbnb Q4 2025 Earnings*

## Airbnb Gross Booking Value (GBV) Statistics

- GBV was **$46.87 billion** in 2021, rising to **$63.21 billion** in 2022 and **$73.25 billion** in 2023.
- In 2024, GBV reached **$82.78 billion**, up **15.9%** from 2023.
- Full-year 2025 GBV hit **$91.3 billion**, an increase of **12%** year over year.
- Q4 2025 GBV was **$20.4 billion**, growing **16%** year over year, the fastest quarterly GBV growth rate in over two years.
- GBV growing faster than nights booked in 2025 (12% versus 8%) signals rising ADR and higher-value bookings, a sign Airbnb is moving upmarket.
- The global Average Daily Rate held steady at **$173** in 2026, up modestly from prior years, with over **8 million** listings setting rates globally.

> **By the numbers:** According to Airbnb’s Q4 2025 earnings release, Gross Booking Value reached **$91.3 billion** in 2025, growing 12% year over year. GBV outpaced nights booked growth, indicating higher transaction values as the platform attracts longer stays and premium listings.

YearGross Booking ValueYoY Growth2021$46.87BN/A2022$63.21B34.9%2023$73.25B15.9%2024$82.78B13.0%2025$91.3B12.0%*Source: Airbnb SEC Filings*

## Airbnb Revenue by Region

- North America generated **$5.20 billion** in 2025, accounting for **42.45%** of total revenue.
- EMEA followed with **$4.73 billion** (**38.63%**), growing **14.37%** year over year from **$4.14 billion** in 2024.
- Latin America revenue climbed **19.71%** to **$1.16 billion** (**9.48%** of total), up from **$969 million** in 2024.
- Asia Pacific revenue grew **16.53%** to **$1.16 billion** (**9.44%** of total), from **$992 million** in 2024.
- Latin America’s top growth rate reflects expanding middle-class travel demand and investment in local-language host tools.
- Expansion markets contributed strongly, with Latin America revenue up **19.71%** and Asia Pacific up **16.53%**, outpacing North America as the dominant but slower-growing region.

> **Key finding:** According to Airbnb’s SEC filing, Latin America revenue grew **19.71%** to **$1.16 billion** in 2025, outpacing all other regions. Asia Pacific followed at **16.53%** growth, while North America’s **$5.20 billion** represented **42.45%** of total revenue.

![Airbnb Regional Revenue Comparison And Yoy Growth Analysis](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/airbnb-regional-revenue-comparison-and-yoy-growth-analysis.jpg "Airbnb Regional Revenue Comparison and YoY Growth Analysis")

## Airbnb Listings and Hosts Statistics

- Airbnb has over **8 million** active listings globally in 2026.
- Total listings reach at least over **9 million** when including inactive and unlisted properties, spread across more than **150,000** cities in approximately **220** countries and regions.
- Over **5 million** hosts operate on the platform worldwide.
- Individual hosts make up approximately **90%** of total hosts, with professional property management companies representing the rest.
- Female hosts account for approximately **55%** of the host community.
- Approximately **41%** of U.S. hosts qualify as Superhosts, earning at least **29%** more than standard hosts in total annual revenue over the course of a year.
- Across over **8 million** listings, hosts earned an average of **$13,800** per year globally, with the average U.S. host earning **$15,800** annually.
- Airbnb checks in approximately **6** guests per second on average across over **9 million** total listings in more than **220** countries, serving at least **200 million** registered users.

MetricValueActive Listings8M+Total Listings (including inactive)9M+Countries and Regions220+Cities150,000+Total Hosts5M+Individual Hosts (%)90%Female Hosts (%)55%US Superhosts (%)41%*Source: Airbnb SEC Filing, Airbnb Platform Data*

## Top Airbnb Markets by Listings and Revenue

- London leads global cities with over **75,000** listings.
- Among cities with over **30,000** listings, Los Angeles follows with **46,621**, and New York City has **37,784**, with **85%** classified as long-term rentals.
- Rome hosts over **30,000** listings on the platform.
- Looking beyond volume leaders like London (over **75,000** listings), the highest ADR among U.S. markets belongs to Oxford, Mississippi, at **$460.59**, followed by State College, Pennsylvania, at **$448.26** and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at **$412.95**.
- College towns dominate ADR rankings due to event-driven demand around football weekends and graduation ceremonies, where supply shortages push nightly rates above those of resort destinations.
- Hanalei, Hawaii, generates the highest average monthly host revenue at **$25,624**, topping markets with over **75,000** listings like London, followed by Snowmass Village, Colorado, at **$21,920** and Nantucket, Massachusetts, at **$21,467**.

![Top Cities by Listings and US Markets by Average Daily Rate (ADR)](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/top-cities-by-listings-and-us-markets-by-average-daily-rate-adr.jpg "Top Cities by Listings and US Markets by Average Daily Rate (ADR)")

## Airbnb User Demographics

- Users aged **25 to 34** represent the largest segment at approximately **32.77%**, followed by those aged **35 to 44** at **21.43%**.
- The **18 to 24** age group accounts for approximately **10.21%**, while the **45 to 54** age group represents **14.88%**.
- Users **55 to 64** make up approximately **10.38%,** and those **65 and older** comprise **6.06%** of the user base.
- Women account for approximately **57%** of Airbnb users, while men make up **43%**.
- Group bookings of **3** or more guests represent **47%** of all bookings, while solo travelers account for approximately **25%**.
- Airbnb has over **150 million** users globally and has passed **1.5 billion** cumulative guest arrivals.
- The average booking window is approximately **33** days in advance, based on data from over **9 million** listings across more than **220** countries, with at least **200 million** registered platform users.

Airbnb’s mobile-first user base tracks with broader [App Store download trends](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/app-store-statistics/) across the travel category.

Engagement depth matters more than raw user growth, a pattern Airbnb’s demographic stability reinforces.

![Airbnb User Age Distribution By Group](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/airbnb-user-age-distribution-by-group.jpg "Airbnb User Age Distribution by Group")

## Airbnb Stock and Market Capitalization

- Airbnb raised **$3.5 billion** in its December 2020 IPO by selling **51.5 million** Class A shares at **$68** each.
- Market capitalization peaked at **$104.25 billion** in December 2021 before falling **48.07%** to **$54.14 billion** by December 2022.
- The stock recovered **61.18%** in 2023, pushing the market cap back to **$87.26 billion**.
- As of April 2026, Airbnb’s market capitalization stands at **$86.44 billion**, up **5.04%** from year-end 2025.
- The company repurchased **$1.0 billion** in shares during Q2 2025 and **$807 million** during Q1 2025.
- Share count declined from **673 million** in Q2 2024 to **652 million** by Q2 2025, reflecting sustained buyback activity.

DateMarket CapChangeDec 2020 (IPO)$85.13BN/ADec 2021$104.25B+19.71%Dec 2022$54.14B-48.07%Dec 2023$87.26B+61.18%Dec 2024$82.10B-5.91%Dec 2025$82.29B+0.23%Apr 2026$86.44B+5.04%*Source: Stock Analysis, NASDAQ*

## Airbnb Employee Count and Workforce

- Airbnb had **8,200** employees as of December 31, 2025, a **12.33%** increase from **7,300** in 2024.
- The workforce grew steadily from **5,597** in 2020 to **6,132** in 2021, **6,811** in 2022, and **6,907** in 2023. Similar headcount growth patterns appear across tech companies tracked in our [Nvidia workforce data](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/how-many-people-work-at-nvidia/).
- Revenue per employee in 2025 placed Airbnb among the most capital-efficient platforms in travel and technology.
- Traditional hotel chains employ tens of thousands to generate similar revenue; Airbnb’s asset-light model produces outsized per-headcount returns.
- AI-powered customer service reduced human agent interactions by **15%**, contributing to operational efficiency gains alongside headcount growth.

> **Why it matters:** According to Airbnb’s SEC filing, the company generated **$12.24 billion** in revenue in 2025. With **8,200** employees, Airbnb ranks among the most efficient platforms in the travel industry. This reflects the asset-light model.

![Airbnb Employee Growth By Year](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/airbnb-employee-growth-by-year.jpg "Airbnb Employee Growth by Year")

## Airbnb Travel Trends and Guest Preferences

- Gen Z traveler searches on Airbnb rose **26 percent** for fall 2025, with younger travelers choosing longer international trips over shorter domestic ones compared to Millennials.
- Over **80 percent** of Gen Z respondents said affordability plays a role in their fall travel decisions.
- **61%** of Gen Z travelers prioritize wellness and well-being experiences over other travel activities.
- An Airbnb survey found that approximately **94%** of Gen Z travelers are interested in rural getaways.
- National park interest on the platform has grown approximately **35%**.
- Approximately **77%** of guests prefer “living like locals” during their Airbnb stay.
- Long-term stays of over **28** days represent **17%** of gross nights booked, suggesting remote work continues to reshape travel patterns.

These patterns track with engagement trends in our [Netflix statistics](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/netflix-statistics/) and [Spotify user statistics](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/spotify-user-statistics/) coverage.

TrendMetricGen Z search growth (fall 2025)+26%Gen Z: affordability matters80%+Gen Z: wellness interest61%Gen Z: rural getaway interest94%National park interest growth+35%“Live like a local” preference77%Long-term stays (28+ days)17% of nights*Source: Airbnb Newsroom, Airbnb Survey Data*

## Airbnb Platform Expansion Beyond Stays

- The Co-Host Network has grown to over **15,000** co-hosts managing more than **100,000** listings across about **12** countries since its late 2024 launch.
- Airbnb launched pre-booked private car transfers from airports and train stations in about **125** cities, covering more than a dozen countries, with **over 15,000** co-hosts.
- On-demand services, available in about **125** cities with over **15,000** co-hosts operating across more than **12** countries, include massages, private chefs, guided tours, and events bookable through the app independently of an Airbnb stay.
- The company repurchased **$1.0 billion** in shares during Q2 2025 and **$807 million** during Q1 2025, signaling confidence in core business cash generation alongside expansion investment.
- This expansion reflects a shift from an accommodation marketplace to a full travel platform, following [Google usage data](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/google-usage-statistics/) patterns of service ecosystem growth.

Expansion AreaKey MetricCo-Host Network15,000+ co-hosts, 100,000+ listingsAirport Transfers~125 citiesOn-Demand ServicesChefs, tours, wellness, eventsExperiences RelaunchIndependent booking (no stay required)*Source: Airbnb Announcements, Rental Scale Up*

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

**How much revenue did Airbnb generate in 2025?**Airbnb generated $12.2 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2025, reflecting 11% growth from the prior year. The company also reported $4.6 billion in free cash flow and $2.5 billion in net income during the same period.

 

**How many listings does Airbnb have?**Airbnb has over 8 million active listings across more than 220 countries and regions. These listings span entire homes, private rooms, shared spaces, and unique properties like treehouses and houseboats.

 

**How many hosts are on Airbnb?**Airbnb has over 5 million hosts globally. Individual hosts account for approximately 90% of the total, with professional property managers representing the rest. Approximately 41% of U.S. hosts hold Superhost status across more than 220 countries, and hosts check in about 6 guests per second on average over at least 9 million listings.

 

**What is Airbnb’s market cap?**As of April 2026, Airbnb has a market capitalization of approximately $86.44 billion. The company went public in December 2020 at an IPO valuation of $85.13 billion.

 

**What is the average Airbnb nightly rate?**The global Average Daily Rate for an Airbnb stay is $173 in 2026, drawn from over 8 million listings worldwide. Rates vary substantially by market, with college towns like Oxford, Mississippi, reaching over $460 per night during peak events.

 

 

## Conclusion

These Airbnb statistics confirm a platform in steady-state profitability, with revenue past $12 billion, free cash flow margins at 38%, and rising bookings from the prior year. Latin America emerged as the fastest-growing region at **19.71%** revenue growth. The Co-Host Network, with over **15,000** co-hosts, added more than **100,000** managed listings across about **12** countries in its first full year.

The data matters most for property owners evaluating hosting income, investors tracking capital efficiency, and analysts monitoring the expansion into transportation and co-hosting. With Q1 2026 revenue guided at 14% to 16% growth, Airbnb’s numbers suggest the platform model continues to scale without proportional cost increases. The [Tesla workforce data](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/how-many-people-work-at-tesla/) shows similar headcount efficiency patterns across asset-light tech companies.