Amazon technology and infrastructure expenses 2023

The value of Amazon's operating expenses in technology and infrastructure (previously defined as 'content') has steadily increased from 2016 to 2023. In 2023, Amazon's technology and infrastructure expenses amounted to 85.6 billion U.S. dollars, up from 73.2 billion U.S. dollars in the preceding year.

Annual technology and infrastructure expenses of Amazon from 2016 to 2023 (in million U.S. dollars)

Characteristic	Expenses in million U.S. dollars
2023	85,622
2022	73,213
2021	56,052
2020	42,740
2019	35,931
2018	28,837
2017	22,620
2016	16,085

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Release date

February 2024

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Worldwide

Survey time period

2016 to 2023

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* Technology costs consist principally of research and development activities including payroll and related expenses for employees involved in application, production, maintenance, operation, and development of new and existing products and services, as well as AWS [Amazon Web Services] and other technology infrastructure costs. Content costs consist principally of payroll and related expenses for employees involved in category expansion, editorial content, buying, and merchandising selection.

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