When was Statista founded and by whom?
Statista was founded in 2007 by three German entrepreneurs. The company launched as a digital vault to hold statistics on over 80,000 topics.
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Statista was founded in 2007 by three German entrepreneurs. The company launched as a digital vault to hold statistics on over 80,000 topics.
In 2010, Statista won the Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010 award and the European Red Herring Prize. These honors recognized the company's innovative approach to data visualization.
By 2020, Statista forged alliances with the Federal Statistical Office, the Allensbach Institute for Public Opinion Research, the OECD, and the German Institute for Economic Research. The company also partnered with the Financial Times and Fortune to enhance credibility.
Ströer Media acquired an 81.3% stake in Statista in 2015. This acquisition provided the company with resources to expand operations and enhance data offerings.
Statista closed its French-language platform in November 2025. The company consolidated its content into English to optimize quality and user experience.