How often is 5 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 5 has been drawn 59 times in 939 draws — tied for 57th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 188 times, 44th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 8.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (12% below).
How long has 5 gone without being drawn?
The longest 5 has gone without being drawn is 67 draws, between its appearances on December 10, 2013 and October 21, 2014. Its current gap is 20 draws, longer than its average gap of 11.9 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Mega Millions: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 2 consecutive draws on record, from August 23, 2002 to August 27, 2002. Its first appearance in the record was on June 11, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 5?
Since October 31, 2017, 5 has been drawn alongside 3 and 22 8 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 10 (7), 17 (7), 1 (6). 34, 40 and 54 have never been drawn alongside 5 in that period.
5 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2006, drawn 13 times in 104 draws (tied 4th that year); its quietest was 2016, once in 75 draws (tied 68th).
| Year | Times 5 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | tied 14th | 86 |
| 2025 | 3 | tied 65th | 104 |
| 2024 | 11 | tied 6th | 105 |
| 2023 | 5 | tied 58th | 104 |
| 2022 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2021 | 8 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2020 | 3 | tied 68th | 104 |
| 2019 | 5 | tied 52nd | 105 |
| 2018 | 7 | tied 30th | 104 |
| 2017 | 6 | tied 19th | 74 |
| 2016 | 1 | tied 68th | 75 |
| 2015 | 7 | tied 13th | 74 |
| 2014 | 3 | tied 55th | 80 |
| 2013 | 8 | tied 27th | 100 |
| 2012 | 12 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2011 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2010 | 5 | tied 51st | 105 |
| 2009 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2008 | 10 | tied 18th | 105 |
| 2007 | 11 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2006 | 13 | tied 4th | 104 |
| 2005 | 11 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2004 | 6 | tied 49th | 105 |
| 2003 | 10 | tied 22nd | 104 |
| 2002 | 6 | tied 24th | 66 |
When was 5 last drawn?
Number 5 was last drawn on Tue, Aug 18, 2026 (20 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 5, 19, 30, 38, 59, Mega Ball 12. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 5: Jul 24, 2026; Jul 3, 2026; Jun 26, 2026; May 26, 2026; Apr 7, 2026.
5 as the Mega Ball
As the Mega Ball (drawn from a separate 1–24 pool), 5 has come up 28 times in 903 draws since October 31, 2017 — tied 23rd of 24, most recently on October 23, 2026.
5 by draw day
Across the full record, 5 has come up 99 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 89 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 5 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 5 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/5. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.