Infographics | Kickstarter Data
– Arts-related Kickstarter Campaign Success Rates, 2009-2020
Based on Kickstarter Data, Global, 2009-2020 (ICPSR 38050)
Dance, comics, theater, and music Kickstarter projects have the highest percentage of successful campaigns. With 79% of canceled, failed, or suspended projects, technology has been one of the most challenging types of projects to launch with crowdfunding.
Chart data:
| Category | Percent of successful projects | Percent of canceled, failed, or suspended projects |
|---|---|---|
| Arts (visual art and performance) | 45.7% | 54.3% |
| Comics | 60.7% | 39.3% |
| Crafts | 25.7% | 74.3% |
| Dance | 61.7% | 38.3% |
| Design | 39.1% | 60.9% |
| Fashion | 29.1% | 70.9% |
| Film & Video | 37.7% | 62.3% |
| Food | 25.5% | 74.5% |
| Games | 42.4% | 57.6% |
| Journalism | 23.0% | 77.0% |
| Music | 50.2% | 49.8% |
| Photography | 33.0% | 67.0% |
| Publishing | 34.2% | 65.8% |
| Technology | 21.1% | 78.9% |
| Theater | 60.0% | 40.0% |