Powerball Overdue Numbers
Numbers that haven't appeared in Powerball for the longest time — analyzed across 1,562+ draws, updated after every draw.
Display Ad Placeholder
Slot ID: 4655842487
Real ads will appear here in production
Powerball Overdue Numbers Overview
Number 43 is currently the most overdue Powerball number, absent for 4971 days since last drawn on 13 September 2012. The top 10 overdue numbers have all been absent for at least 2955 days.
Total Draws Analyzed
1,562
Most Overdue
#43
4971 days
Longest Gap
4971
days since drawn
Latest Draw
23 Apr
Top 10 Most Overdue Numbers
Sorted by days since last appearance — longest overdue first
Display Ad Placeholder
Slot ID: 9190512463
Real ads will appear here in production
All Numbers — Sorted by Days Since Last Drawn
| Rank | Number | Days Since Last Draw | Last Drawn | All-time Frequency | Frequency % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 43 | 4971 days | 13 Sep 2012 | 26 | 2.6% |
| #2 | 41 | 4950 days | 4 Oct 2012 | 33 | 3.3% |
| #3 | 42 | 4929 days | 25 Oct 2012 | 35 | 3.5% |
| #4 | 45 | 4810 days | 21 Feb 2013 | 29 | 2.9% |
| #5 | 44 | 4803 days | 28 Feb 2013 | 36 | 3.6% |
| #6 | 36 | 2990 days | 15 Feb 2018 | 81 | 8.1% |
| #7 | 38 | 2983 days | 22 Feb 2018 | 78 | 7.8% |
| #8 | 39 | 2976 days | 1 Mar 2018 | 66 | 6.6% |
| #9 | 37 | 2969 days | 8 Mar 2018 | 78 | 7.8% |
| #10 | 40 | 2955 days | 22 Mar 2018 | 63 | 6.3% |
| #11 | 10 | 134 days | 11 Dec 2025 | 149 | 14.9% |
| #12 | 31 | 127 days | 18 Dec 2025 | 151 | 15.1% |
| #13 | 16 | 106 days | 8 Jan 2026 | 155 | 15.5% |
| #14 | 2 | 99 days | 15 Jan 2026 | 162 | 16.2% |
| #15 | 21 | 71 days | 12 Feb 2026 | 150 | 15.0% |
| #16 | 8 | 57 days | 26 Feb 2026 | 160 | 16.0% |
| #17 | 12 | 57 days | 26 Feb 2026 | 146 | 14.6% |
| #18 | 1 | 50 days | 5 Mar 2026 | 142 | 14.2% |
| #19 | 6 | 43 days | 12 Mar 2026 | 163 | 16.3% |
| #20 | 18 | 36 days | 19 Mar 2026 | 169 | 16.9% |
| #21 | 22 | 29 days | 26 Mar 2026 | 176 | 17.6% |
| #22 | 5 | 29 days | 26 Mar 2026 | 167 | 16.7% |
| #23 | 9 | 29 days | 26 Mar 2026 | 165 | 16.5% |
| #24 | 25 | 29 days | 26 Mar 2026 | 163 | 16.3% |
| #25 | 24 | 29 days | 26 Mar 2026 | 162 | 16.2% |
| #26 | 23 | 22 days | 2 Apr 2026 | 180 | 18.0% |
| #27 | 20 | 22 days | 2 Apr 2026 | 163 | 16.3% |
| #28 | 32 | 15 days | 9 Apr 2026 | 179 | 17.9% |
| #29 | 17 | 15 days | 9 Apr 2026 | 173 | 17.3% |
| #30 | 26 | 15 days | 9 Apr 2026 | 154 | 15.4% |
| #31 | 33 | 15 days | 9 Apr 2026 | 147 | 14.7% |
| #32 | 7 | 8 days | 16 Apr 2026 | 175 | 17.5% |
| #33 | 19 | 8 days | 16 Apr 2026 | 170 | 17.0% |
| #34 | 14 | 8 days | 16 Apr 2026 | 168 | 16.8% |
| #35 | 13 | 8 days | 16 Apr 2026 | 159 | 15.9% |
| #36 | 3 | 8 days | 16 Apr 2026 | 157 | 15.7% |
| #37 | 15 | 8 days | 16 Apr 2026 | 145 | 14.5% |
| #38 | 27 | 8 days | 16 Apr 2026 | 141 | 14.1% |
| #39 | 4 | 1 days | 23 Apr 2026 | 163 | 16.3% |
| #40 | 11 | 1 days | 23 Apr 2026 | 163 | 16.3% |
| #41 | 30 | 1 days | 23 Apr 2026 | 161 | 16.1% |
| #42 | 34 | 1 days | 23 Apr 2026 | 156 | 15.6% |
| #43 | 35 | 1 days | 23 Apr 2026 | 151 | 15.1% |
| #44 | 29 | 1 days | 23 Apr 2026 | 150 | 15.0% |
| #45 | 28 | 1 days | 23 Apr 2026 | 145 | 14.5% |
Display Ad Placeholder
Slot ID: 4836640037
Real ads will appear here in production
What Are Overdue Lottery Numbers?
Overdue numbers in Powerball are those that have gone the longest without being drawn. Every number has a theoretical probability of being selected in each draw, so when a number hasn't appeared for an extended period, some players consider it "due" for selection.
This concept is related to the law of large numbers — over an infinite number of draws, every number should appear with roughly equal frequency. When one number is significantly underrepresented, some statistical models suggest it may appear more frequently to balance out.
Overdue Strategy
Include 1–2 highly overdue numbers in your selection, believing they're statistically due to reappear soon.
Balanced Approach
Combine a mix of hot numbers and overdue numbers for a diversified strategy that covers both recent trends and long-term gaps.
Smart Picks
Our Smart Picks generator factors in frequency and recency data to suggest statistically informed number combinations.
Display Ad Placeholder
Slot ID: 3211092392
Real ads will appear here in production
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "overdue" mean in Powerball?
An overdue number is one that hasn't been drawn for a longer than average period. In Powerball, we track how many days have passed since each number last appeared. Currently, number 43 holds the record with 4971 days since its last appearance.
Which Powerball number is most overdue right now?
Number 43 is the most overdue Powerball number, last drawn on 13 September 2012 — that's 4971 days ago. Despite this long absence, it has been drawn 26 times historically.
Does being overdue increase a number's chances of being drawn?
No. Each Powerball draw is completely random and independent. An overdue number has exactly the same probability of being drawn as any other number, regardless of how long it's been absent.
What's the difference between overdue and cold numbers?
Cold numbers have low overall frequency across all draws — they've been drawn less often historically. Overdue numbers simply haven't appeared recently, but may have a normal long-term frequency. A number can be overdue but not cold, or cold but not currently overdue.
Important Reminders
Random Nature: Every Powerball draw is completely random. Past gaps do not increase future probability.
Equal Probability: All numbers always have the same chance of being drawn, regardless of how long they've been absent.
Entertainment Purpose: Use this data as a fun strategy tool, not as a guaranteed prediction method.
Responsible Play: Always play within your entertainment budget.