Japan has the highest number of vending machines per capita, with about one machine for every twenty-three people. 55% Office or Manufacturing buildings 45% other locations Infographic prodvied by: www.247vendingmachines.com.au THE FIRST VENDING DEVICE WAS CREATED IN THE FIRST CENTURY A.D. TO DISPENSE SPIRITUALLY PURIFYING WATER VENDING MACHINES FACTS The vending machine industry, on average, draws around $ 7 billion (USD) in revenue every year!