Dollar General Number of Stores
Dollar General Number of Stores 2005-2021
| Year | Number of Stores |
| 2021 | 18,130 |
| 2020 | 17,177 |
| 2019 | 16,278 |
| 2018. | 15,370 |
| 2017. | 14,534 |
| 2016. | 13,320 |
| 2015. | 12,483 |
| 2014. | 11,789 |
| 2013. | 11,132 |
| 2012. | 10,506 |
| 2011. | 9,937 |
| 2010. | 9,372 |
| 2009. | 8,828 |
| 2008. | 8,362 |
| 2007. | 8,194 |
| 2006. | 8,205 |
| 2005. | 7,929 |
Dollar General is among the leading retailers in the US based on the number of retail stores operational.
The number of Dollar General Stores operational in the US in 46 states as of January 29, 2022 was 18,130. By February 25, 2022, the number of Dollar General stores in the US had increased to 18,190.
As of January 29, 2021, the company had 17,177 stores operational in 46 states in the United States. Compared to a year ago period, its number of stores has grown by almost 900.
The company experienced a sharp growth in its net sales in 2020 compared to the previous year. Its net sales in 2020 rose by 21.6% compared to the previous year reachign $33.7 billion.
Number of Dollar General Stores was 15,370 in 2018 compared to 14,534 in 2017.