How often is 43 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 43 has been drawn 77 times in 939 draws — tied for 7th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 192 times, tied 37th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 9.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (15% above).
How long has 43 gone without being drawn?
The longest 43 has gone without being drawn is 68 draws, between its appearances on February 24, 2004 and October 22, 2004. Its current gap is 12 draws, about the same as its average gap of 11.6 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Mega Millions: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 3 consecutive draws on record, from February 10, 2006 to February 17, 2006. Its first appearance in the record was on June 14, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 43?
Since October 31, 2017, 43 has been drawn alongside 11 and 63 9 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 23 (8), 55 (8), 8 (7). The fewest: 9 (1), 15 (1), 37 (1), 53 (1), 54 (1).
43 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2002, drawn 8 times in 66 draws (tied 8th that year); its quietest was 2015, twice in 74 draws (tied 64th).
| Year | Times 43 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | tied 3rd | 86 |
| 2025 | 7 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2024 | 8 | tied 20th | 105 |
| 2023 | 7 | tied 31st | 104 |
| 2022 | 7 | tied 35th | 104 |
| 2021 | 8 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2020 | 8 | tied 24th | 104 |
| 2019 | 12 | tied 5th | 105 |
| 2018 | 10 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2017 | 3 | tied 50th | 74 |
| 2016 | 6 | tied 20th | 75 |
| 2015 | 2 | tied 64th | 74 |
| 2014 | 4 | tied 47th | 80 |
| 2013 | 8 | tied 27th | 100 |
| 2012 | 8 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2011 | 7 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2010 | 10 | tied 21st | 105 |
| 2009 | 7 | tied 40th | 104 |
| 2008 | 12 | tied 9th | 105 |
| 2007 | 10 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2006 | 10 | tied 19th | 104 |
| 2005 | 9 | tied 21st | 104 |
| 2004 | 7 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2003 | 4 | tied 50th | 104 |
| 2002 | 8 | tied 8th | 66 |
When was 43 last drawn?
Number 43 was last drawn on Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (12 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 27, 36, 43, 57, 58, Mega Ball 16. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 43: Sep 8, 2026; Jul 31, 2026; Jun 2, 2026; Apr 21, 2026; Apr 17, 2026.
43 by draw day
Across the full record, 43 has come up 106 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 86 times in 1,223 Friday draws.
These are counts of past Mega Millions draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 43 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 43 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/43. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.