The tooth fairy is now paying significantly less, marking a 14% decrease from last year, with American children receiving an average of $5.01 per tooth. This represents the lowest payment recorded in 27 years. The frequency of additional gifts, previously given by the tooth fairy, has also fallen from 21% to 16%. Notably, for the first time since 2000, the S&P index has outperformed the Tooth Fairy Index, indicating significant economic shifts impacting the tradition. Over the last two decades, tooth values have risen over 150% from less than $2 in 2000.
The tooth fairy is paying 14% less than last year, with American children receiving an average of $5.01 per tooth, the lowest tracked amount.
In addition to a lower cash gift, the frequency of additional gifts from the tooth fairy has decreased from 21% to 16% this year.
For the first time since 2000, the S&P index outperformed the Tooth Fairy Index, indicating a notable shift in economic conditions influencing traditions.
Tooth prices have appreciated significantly over the 21st Century, moving from a little less than $2 in 2000 to an average of $5.01 in 2025.
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