20+ Lottery Number Frequency Statistics to Bring You Luck in 2023

By Dunja Radonic

Last Updated: February 14, 2023

The Powerball lottery and Mega Millions are the largest and most popular national lotteries, with people from 47 states vying for the jackpot. While the odds of winning seem practically impossible, it’s still satisfying to play and feel the excitement on the nights of the draw. But if you want to involve some math in the way you choose your numbers, we’ve gathered some lottery number frequency statistics to help you pick. Keep reading for good luck!

Key Lottery Number Frequency Statistics to Know in 2023

All 69 Powerball numbers have an expected 1.5% chance of appearing.
61 is the most frequent lottery number in Powerball.
One of the most picked Powerball numbers is 32.
65 and 60 are the least common Powerball main numbers of all time.
The most drawn Mega Millions numbers are 14, 17, and 31.
22, 11, and 9 have been the most common Mega Ball numbers since 2017.
49 and 51 are the least common Mega Millions numbers.
The most frequent lottery numbers in Lucky for Life are 1, 4, and 28.
21, 17, and 20 are the most common EuroMillions numbers.
The most common winning lottery numbers in EuroJackpot are 49 and 35.

Powerball Number Statistics

All 69 numbers have an expected 1.5% chance of appearing.

However, they don’t always appear like that. As a researcher from Cal State discovered, some numbers (like 23) have appeared more often between 2016 and 2020 when the lottery number frequency analysis was done, while others appeared slightly less often (46 and 58). The reasoning behind this was the amount of ink on the balls increasing their chances as they become slightly heavier, or just the fact they have been touched in previous draws, and body residue makes them heavier. (California State University)

61 is the most frequent lottery number in Powerball.

61 was drawn 82 times in the period between 2015 and February 2023, so it’s currently the top main number in Powerball. However, it isn’t so frequent when looking at all draws to date — it must be its lucky time. (Lotto Numbers)

One of the most picked Powerball numbers is 32.

32 is the second most drawn main number in recent years, drawn 80 times in the period between 2015 and February 2023. Moreover, since 1992, it has appeared 322 times in Powerball statistics of winning numbers — making it the biggest all-time winner! (Lotto Numbers)

65 and 60 are the least common main numbers of all time.

Powerball number analysis shows that 65 and 60 are the coldest numbers in all draws, each appearing only 55 times so far. 65 is still one of the least common main numbers. In recent years, 13, 26, and 34 are the coldest main numbers. All three numbers have been drawn only 46 times since 2015. (Lotto Numbers)

24 and 18 are the most common Powerball numbers.

With 24 appearing 45 times since 2015 and 18 appearing 43 times (early February stats), these are the luckiest red balls in the US. But there’s more! If we take all Powerball draws into account, 18 and 24 are also the most common lottery numbers, showing up on the red ball 110 and 107 times, respectively. (Lotto Numbers)

One of the most common pairs of main numbers is 32 and 58.

Statistics on lottery numbers show that some pairs of numbers have appeared relatively frequently. 32 and 58 have been drawn together 12 times, followed by 37 and 44, 27 and 8, and 7 and 15, all of which have been drawn together 11 times so far. (Lotto Numbers)

The odds of winning a jackpot in the Powerball lottery are 1 in 292,201,338.

The odds of winning a jackpot are so small that you are more likely to be hit by lightning. Still, people do win the jackpot from time to time, with the luckiest winners taking the largest jackpot home in 2022. (Powerball)

Least and Most Common Mega Millions Numbers

The most drawn Mega Millions numbers are 14, 17, and 31.

Since 2017, number 14 has been drawn 53 times, number 17 has been drawn 51 times, and 31 is close behind, appearing in 50 draws. In Mega Millions, there are 70 white numbers, as the pool decreased from 75 to 70 in 2017. (Lotto Numbers)

In Mega Millions, the most drawn numbers of all time are 31 and 17 (again).

Even though the math says all numbers have an equal chance of being drawn, some Mega Millions numbers definitely show up more. The most common numbers in Mega Millions, 31 and 17, have been drawn over 255 times, along with 4, 46, and 20. (Lotto Numbers)

22, 11, and 9 have been the most common Mega Ball numbers since 2017.

In Mega Millions, the most drawn numbers since the pool decreased have popped up over 30 times, or they threaten to pass the 30 times mark very soon. Interestingly, when looking at all-time draws, 9 is also on the list of the most commonly drawn Mega Balls, appearing over 100 times. The other two aren’t too bad either: 86 times for Mega Ball number 11, and 76 times for Mega Ball 22. (Lotto Numbers)

49 and 51 are the least common Mega Millions numbers.

Since 2017, both of these numbers have been drawn only 25 times. At the same time, 49 is one of the most overdue lotto numbers. As of February, more than 280 days have passed since 49 has been drawn. Maybe it’s time for it to shine! (Lotto Numbers)

8 and 7 are the least common Mega Ball numbers.

Mega Millions number statistics show 8 and 7 are some of the coldest Mega Ball numbers, with fewer than 20 draws each. 5 is also on this list, and it's way overdue, with its last appearance more than 300 days ago. 24 and 4 are also on a long hiatus, not showing up since mid-2022. (Lotto Numbers)

The most frequent Mega Millions pairs are 4 and 64, and 17 and 27.

What’s interesting about the frequency of lottery numbers is that some numbers seem to like showing up together, as has happened with these two pairs eight times so far. Other common pairs in Mega Millions stats include 7 and 18, 46 and 61, and 20 and 31. (Lotto Numbers)

Your odds of winning the grand prize are 302,575,349 to 1.

While the odds of winning the jackpot are very, very long, the odds of winning smaller prizes are, well, just long. To get a Tier 2 prize, the odds you need to beat are 12,607,306 to 1. However, even though you’re less likely to win a Mega Millions than a Powerball jackpot, there are some benefits in the difference between Mega Millions and Powerball odds. (Forbes)

Most Common Lottery Numbers: Other Lotteries in the US

The most frequent lottery numbers in Lucky for Life are 1, 4, and 28.

1, 4, and 28 have been drawn over 190 times in Lucky for Life, making them the luckiest numbers so far. They are followed by 5, 7, and 15. Interestingly, 5 and 15 are also one of the most frequent pairs, having been drawn together 28 times. When it comes to Lucky Ball numbers, the most frequent are 9, 10, 1, and 15. (Lucky for Life)

The most common lotto numbers in Cash 4 Life are 21, 14, and 40.

The most common main numbers, 21, 14, and 40, have been drawn more than 170 times. The most common pairs are 27 and 57, 5 and 14, 34 and 46, 14 and 16, 13 and 16, 13 and 48, 48 and 57, and 40 and 60, all drawn together over 20 times. (Lotto Numbers)

The most winning lotto numbers in Lotto America are 1 and 35.

1 and 35 have been drawn more than 70 times already on Lotto America main balls. They are followed by 34 and 45, which have appeared 65 and 64 times so far. In addition, the most common numbers on Star Balls are 9 and 8, followed by 6 and 2. (Lotto Numbers)

Most Winning Lottery Numbers: Europe

21, 17, and 20 are the most common EuroMillions numbers.

The most picked lottery numbers in Europe’s famous international lottery have been picked over 80 times so far. They are joined by 42 and 19 as main numbers, while the most common star numbers are 3 and 2, both drawn over 130 times. (EuroMillions)

The most drawn lottery numbers in Viking Lotto are 2, 34, and 15.

In all draws since 2012, the most common numbers in the Scandinavian lottery, 2, 34, and 15, have been drawn over 85 times. Numbers that have been drawn over 80 times are 32, 13, 37, 27, and 46. Learn more about Viking Lotto. (Viking Lotto)

The most common winning lottery numbers in EuroJackpot are 49 and 35.

49 is at the top when it comes to 5 out of 50, having been drawn almost 80 times so far. 35 is next, having shown up in over 70 draws, while 7, and 20 are very close behind at the 70 mark. 34 is next on the list, having been drawn 69 times. (EuroJackpot)

Lottery Number Frequency Statistics: The Takeaway

While some people look for the hottest, most common numbers, others go for those that are cold or overdue. Whatever your strategy is, we hope we have helped you make your choice. Still, it’s crucial to mention that regardless of lottery number frequencies, all numbers have the same odds of appearing in the draw. So if you have a feeling about a particular number, play it and stick to your instinct because, in the end, it’s all about having fun.

FAQ

What are the statistically most likely lottery numbers?

Statistically, all numbers have an equal chance of being drawn. For Powerball, it’s 1.5% as it has 69 numbers, and the odds are similar for Mega Millions and its 70 main numbers, too.

What are the most repeated lottery numbers?

In Powerball, these are 61 and 32 for main numbers and 24 and 18 for Powerball numbers. In Mega Millions, the most common numbers are 14, 17, and 31, while 22, 11, and 9 have been the most common Mega Balls.

What are the 6 most drawn Lotto numbers?

The 6 most drawn Powerball numbers are 61, 32, 69, 36, and 63, while the most common Powerball number is 24. The 6 most picked Mega Millions numbers are 14, 17, 31, 46, 38, and 22 is the most common Mega Balls number. Sources: