How often is 36 drawn in Powerball?
Since October 7, 2015, when Powerball’s current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–69), number 36 has been drawn 118 times in 1,425 draws — tied for 7th most often of 69; across all 2,017 draws since February 3, 2010 it has come up 174 times, tied 2nd of 59.
Data: 2,017 draws, February 3, 2010 – October 26, 2026; updated October 26, 2026.
That is 14.7 more than the 103.3 a number would average from the matrix alone (14% above).
How long has 36 gone without being drawn?
The longest 36 has gone without being drawn is 84 draws, between its appearances on March 7, 2015 and December 30, 2015. Its current gap is 9 draws, shorter than its average gap of 10.6 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Powerball: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 3 consecutive draws on record, from September 26, 2020 to October 3, 2020.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 36?
Since October 7, 2015, 36 has been drawn alongside 47 more often than with any other number (13 times), followed by 6 (12), 62 (12), 32 (11), 9 (10). The fewest: 26 (2), 66 (2), 8 (3), 24 (3), 40 (3).
36 in Powerball, year by year
Its busiest year was 2010, drawn 13 times in 95 draws (5th that year); its quietest was 2016, 5 times in 105 draws (tied 51st).
| Year | Times 36 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | tied 12th | 128 |
| 2025 | 10 | tied 38th | 157 |
| 2024 | 12 | tied 23rd | 157 |
| 2023 | 12 | tied 26th | 156 |
| 2022 | 20 | 2nd | 157 |
| 2021 | 10 | tied 15th | 123 |
| 2020 | 14 | 1st | 105 |
| 2019 | 7 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2018 | 7 | tied 36th | 104 |
| 2017 | 8 | tied 23rd | 104 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 51st | 105 |
| 2015 | 5 | tied 54th | 104 |
| 2014 | 8 | tied 30th | 105 |
| 2013 | 11 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2012 | 11 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2011 | 9 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2010 | 13 | 5th | 95 |
When was 36 last drawn?
Number 36 was last drawn on Mon, Oct 5, 2026 (9 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 16, 23, 32, 36, 54, Powerball 9. All Powerball results for 2026.
The draws before that with 36: Jul 29, 2026; Jul 25, 2026; Jul 13, 2026; May 4, 2026; Apr 27, 2026.
36 by draw day
Across the full record, 36 has come up 30 times in 271 Monday draws, 58 times in 873 Wednesday draws and 86 times in 873 Saturday draws.
These are counts of past Powerball draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 36 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 36 drawn in Powerball?," updated October 26, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/powerball/number/36. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.