The data illustrates the number of online shoppers in the U.S. since 2016. In 2016, 209.6 million U.S. people were online shoppers and had browsed products, compared prices or bought merchandise online at least once. These figures are projected to reach 230.5 million in 2021, positioning the U.S. as of one the leading e-commerce markets based on online shopper penetration.
Online shopping is not only a convenient way to shop but also saves money for many customers by leaving out physical retailing costs. As a result, many large companies simply offer their products on their own websites or on online retailing platforms such as Amazon or eBay.
