# Static Member

Data or a method that belongs to the class itself, shared by all objects.

## What is **Static Member**?

A **static member** belongs to the class itself, not to any one object. Every object shares it, and you use it through the class name, like `Math.Max(3, 7)`.

```csharp
public class Ticket
{
    public static int TicketsSold = 0;  // shared by every ticket

    public Ticket() => TicketsSold++;
}

Console.WriteLine(Ticket.TicketsSold);
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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