The value of Amazon's operating expenses in technology and infrastructure (previously defined as 'content') has steadily increased from 2016 to 2023. In 2023, Amazon's technology and infrastructure expenses amounted to 85.6 billion U.S. dollars, up from 73.2 billion U.S. dollars in the preceding year.
Annual technology and infrastructure expenses of Amazon from 2016 to 2023
(in million U.S. dollars)
* Technology costs consist principally of research and development activities including payroll and related expenses for employees involved in application, production, maintenance, operation, and development of new and existing products and services, as well as AWS [Amazon Web Services] and other technology infrastructure costs. Content costs consist principally of payroll and related expenses for employees involved in category expansion, editorial content, buying, and merchandising selection.
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