Employment in the outdoor recreation industry in the U.S. 2012-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 19, 2025

In 2023, employment in the outdoor recreation industry in the United States reached 4.96 million, showing growth over the previous year. However, this figure still did not reach the pre-pandemic levels of 2019, which saw over five million jobs in this industry.

Number of outdoor recreation jobs in the United States from 2012 to 2023 (in millions)

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December 2024

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United States

Survey time period

2012 to 2023

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