National Donut Day Stats and Facts

America eats 10 billion doughnuts a year.

One of America’s favorite sweet treats gets its own day — twice a year. The first ‘National Doughnut Day’ of the year is today. This one honors the woman of the Salvation Army who served the pastry to soldiers during World War One.

It’s obvious how to celebrate: enjoy some doughnuts! Or if you’re ambitious, make your own at home.

Some fun facts: America eats 10 billion doughnuts a year. That’s about 31 doughnuts per person and the signature hole in the middle is said to have begun to help the doughnuts cook more evenly. Once you have your fill today — you can look forward to indulging again on the other national doughnut day, November 5th.