How often is 47 drawn in Powerball?
Since October 7, 2015, when Powerball’s current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–69), number 47 has been drawn 113 times in 1,425 draws — tied for 14th most often of 69; across all 2,017 draws since February 3, 2010 it has come up 161 times, tied 12th of 59.
Data: 2,017 draws, February 3, 2010 – October 26, 2026; updated October 26, 2026.
That is 9.7 more than the 103.3 a number would average from the matrix alone (9% above).
How long has 47 gone without being drawn?
The longest 47 has gone without being drawn is 52 draws, between its appearances on September 18, 2024 and January 20, 2025. Its current gap is 22 draws, longer than its average gap of 11.4 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Powerball: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 2 consecutive draws on record, from August 20, 2011 to August 24, 2011. Its first appearance in the record was on February 27, 2010.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 47?
Since October 7, 2015, 47 has been drawn alongside 36 more often than with any other number (13 times), followed by 57 (11), 6 (10), 21 (10), 22 (10). The fewest: 3 (3), 16 (3), 25 (3), 43 (3), 44 (3).
47 in Powerball, year by year
Its busiest year was 2011, drawn 12 times in 105 draws (tied 7th that year); its quietest was 2017, 3 times in 104 draws (tied 66th).
| Year | Times 47 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | tied 25th | 128 |
| 2025 | 12 | tied 24th | 157 |
| 2024 | 11 | tied 32nd | 157 |
| 2023 | 17 | tied 2nd | 156 |
| 2022 | 14 | tied 14th | 157 |
| 2021 | 9 | tied 27th | 123 |
| 2020 | 11 | tied 4th | 105 |
| 2019 | 7 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2018 | 8 | tied 22nd | 104 |
| 2017 | 3 | tied 66th | 104 |
| 2016 | 7 | tied 31st | 105 |
| 2015 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2014 | 8 | tied 30th | 105 |
| 2013 | 6 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2012 | 8 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2011 | 12 | tied 7th | 105 |
| 2010 | 9 | tied 19th | 95 |
When was 47 last drawn?
Number 47 was last drawn on Sat, Sep 5, 2026 (22 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 15, 40, 47, 53, 59, Powerball 9. All Powerball results for 2026.
The draws before that with 47: Jul 25, 2026; Jun 1, 2026; May 9, 2026; Apr 20, 2026; Apr 11, 2026.
47 by draw day
Across the full record, 47 has come up 29 times in 271 Monday draws, 74 times in 873 Wednesday draws and 58 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 47 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 47 drawn in Powerball?," updated October 26, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/powerball/number/47. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.