The most commonly drawn Powerball numbers in 2023 (based on draw statistics compiled at the end of that year) were a cluster of specific white balls and red Powerballs that showed up noticeably more often than others.

Quick Scoop: 2023’s “hottest” Powerball numbers

Most common white balls in 2023

Across 2023 drawings, these white ball numbers appeared most frequently:

  • 2 – appeared between 11 and 17 times in the year, depending on the cut‑off date of each analysis.
  • 19 – drawn around 15 times in 2023.
  • 21 – drawn 15–16 times.
  • 24 – one of the standout numbers, drawn about 19 times in full‑year stats and 10 times in mid‑year tallies.
  • 26 – drawn around 15 times.
  • 31 – reached 9 draws by mid‑2023.
  • 33 – drawn about 15 times.
  • 36 – reached 10 draws by mid‑2023.
  • 38 – at 9 draws by mid‑year 2023 data.
  • 47 – drawn 10–17 times depending on the time window.
  • 58 – drawn 11 times by mid‑2023.
  • 63 – drawn about 16 times.
  • 64, 66, 68 – each around 15 draws in full‑year stats.

These numbers come from year‑end breakdowns of 2023 results as well as mid‑year news summaries listing the “luckiest” numbers at that point in time, which is why you see ranges and overlapping sets.

Most common red Powerball numbers in 2023

For the red Powerball (the separate bonus ball), 2023 stats highlighted a smaller set of frequent visitors:

  • 1 – drawn about 8 times.
  • 3 – drawn about 7 times.
  • 4 – a top performer, drawn 9–12 times depending on the cut‑off.
  • 5 – drawn about 9 times.
  • 7 – drawn about 7 times.
  • 11 – around 5–6 times.
  • 14 – another strong one, 8–11 times.
  • 18 – drawn 9–10 times.
  • 23 – drawn 7–9 times.
  • 26 – about 5 times as a red ball in partial‑year stats.

A quick reality check (odds & “lucky” numbers)

Even though lists of “most common Powerball numbers in 2023” are fun to look at, they do not actually improve your odds in a future drawing, because each draw is designed to be independent and random.

Analyses of long‑term Powerball history (beyond just 2023) also show a shifting set of frequent numbers like 61, 21, 27, 32, 69 and 33 over many years, reinforcing that patterns you see in one period don’t guarantee anything in the next.

Mini FAQ and extra context

Did some numbers barely show up in 2023?

Yes. End‑of‑year reviews pointed out that certain white balls such as 7, 29, 41 and 56 were among the least drawn, with only about four appearances each, and red 17 showed up just once. Mid‑year coverage also called out white balls 57 and 59 as having zero hits at that time, with 13 and 41 appearing only once by that point.

Are these numbers the same as “all‑time” most common Powerball numbers?

No. All‑time lists over the full history of the current matrix (for example highlighting white balls like 61, 21, 27, 32, 69, 33 and 39 as being drawn 98–106+ times in total) are based on many years of data, not just 2023. A number that was hot in 2023 might not be at the very top of the all‑time chart, and vice versa.

Note: Lottery outcomes are random, and past frequency (even “most common Powerball numbers in 2023”) does not change the odds of any given combination coming up in a future draw.