The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released updated statistics on the outdoor recreation economy for 2024, showing a 2.4% contribution to GDP, up from 2.3% in 2023. These updates cover the nation and all 50 states.
Why it matters. Outdoor recreation contributes significantly to the U.S. economy, affecting businesses and employment in related sectors.
Outdoor Recreation Economic Statistics, U.S. and States, 2024 New Statistics for 2024; Updates for 2020–2023
Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, U.S. and States, 2023 New Statistics for 2023; Updates for 2012–2022
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released new statistics measuring the outdoor recreation economy for the nation, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia. The new U.S. data show the value added of the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.4 percent ($696.7 billion) of current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP) for the nation in 2024 (national table 2).
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released statistics today measuring the outdoor recreation economy for the nation, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia. The new U.S. data show that the value added of the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.3 percent ($639.5 billion) of current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP) for the nation in 2023 (national table 2).
