The World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA) reports increased growth in worldwide sales, including a 1.6% increase over 2016 with global estimated retail sales for 2017 at $189.6 billion. Compound annual growth rate for the period from 2014 through 2017 was 3.7%, showing sustained growth over time.
The global force of independent direct selling representatives reached nearly 117 million, up 2.6% over 2016.