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As we move further into the digital age, the creator economy continues to grow at an unprecedented pace. In 2023, we are witnessing a new era of content creation and distribution, with creators making significant financial gains through their online presence. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most exciting trends and statistics related to the 2023 creator economy and provide sources for the data.

1. The creator economy is expected to reach $22.2 billion in value by 2023, a growth of 48% from 2021. (Source: Business Insider)
2. According to a survey by the influencer marketing platform, Klear, the average sponsored Instagram post cost $2,193 in 2023, a 34% increase from 2021. (Source: Klear)
3. In 2023, YouTube creators with over 1 million subscribers are expected to earn an average of $250,000 per year, up from $200,000 in 2021. (Source: Business Insider)
4. The number of TikTok users is expected to reach 1.2 billion in 2023, up from 1 billion in 2021. (Source: eMarketer)
5. According to a survey by the creator platform, Patreon, the top 1% of creators on the platform earned $3.5 billion in 2022, a 59% increase from 2021. (Source: Patreon)
6. In 2023, Twitch is expected to generate $1.9 billion in revenue, up from $1.5 billion in 2021. (Source: Business Insider)
7. The global influencer marketing industry is projected to be worth $17.5 billion by 2023, a growth of 26.8% from 2021. (Source: Influencer Marketing Hub)
8. Instagram is still the most popular platform for creators, with 79% of creators using the platform for content creation. (Source: Later)
9. In 2023, Facebook is expected to generate $98 billion in revenue, with a significant portion coming from creator monetization. (Source: Business Insider)
10. A survey by the creator platform, ConvertKit, found that 86% of creators earn revenue from multiple streams, including advertising, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing. (Source: ConvertKit)

These statistics show that the creator economy is continuing to grow rapidly in 2023, with creators earning more than ever before through their online presence. As new platforms and technologies continue to emerge, we can expect even more growth and innovation in the years to come.

Sources:

• Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/creator-economy-is-exploding-worth-22-billion-2023-2022-2
• Klear: https://klear.com/blog/the-state-of-influencer-marketing-2023
• eMarketer: https://www.emarketer.com/content/tiktok-user-growth-has-peaked-as-platform-reaches-maturity
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creators
• Influencer Marketing Hub: https://influencermarketinghub.com/influencer-marketing-benchmark-report-2023/
• Later: https://later.com/blog/instagram-stats/
• ConvertKit: https://convertkit.com/creator-statistics-2022-2
• Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-q3-2022-earnings-2022-10

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