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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for February 14, 2019
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
February 14, 2019: Fifty-one percent (51%) of American adults will celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. That’s down from 55% last year and a record high of 63% just over a decade ago.[1]
Still, the National Retail Federation reports that total spending on Valentine’s Day this year is expected to reach an all-time high of $20.7 billion.
The average man will be spending $229.54 while the average woman will spend $97.77.
Thirty-four percent (34%) will give their significant other an evening out and spend a collective $3.5 billion. Only half as many (18%) will give jewelry, but that will account for a slightly larger share of the spending at $3.9 billion.
Other gifts will include $2.1 billion spent on clothing, $1.9 billion on flowers, $1.8 billion on candy, $1.3 billion on gift cards, and $933 million on greeting cards.
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