$30.5 billion
The number of sales in the U.S. in 2005, according to the World
Federation of Direct Selling Associations. The industry generated about
$102.6 billion in sales worldwide the same year.14.1 million
The number of direct sellers in the United States in 2005. The sales
force is growing: Since 2001, direct sales representatives in the
United States grew 15.6 percent from 12.2 million, according to the
Direct Selling Association, a national trade group of direct sellers.80 percent
The percentage of direct sellers who are women.
