The specific number of eCommerce transactions that take place online is not overly determinable but it is estimated that there are over 2.1 billion buyers in the global eCommerce market. With the world population at about 7.8 billion, this accounts for over 27% of individuals worldwide.  Ecommerce transactions are also estimated to be over 18% of global retail sales with online marketplaces accounting for 40% of these digital commercial activities. Additionally, there are over 21 billion monthly visits to different retail eCommerce platforms and websites worldwide. These numbers are expected to keep rising with more and more people being introduced to technology and the eCommerce world.