Analysis shows outdoor industry supports 5m US jobs
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has published data showing the impact of outdoor recreation on America’s economy.
The sector accounted for $1.1 trillion in gross economic output in 2022, 2.2% of gross domestic product and supported five million jobs.
Outdoor Industry Association president Kent Ebersole said: “The outdoor recreation participant base?grew for the eighth consecutive year to a record 168.1 million participants, and new participants are increasingly diverse and looking to businesses to lead on sustainability, equity, and conservation.
"This new data demonstrates the strength of the outdoor recreation industry and our collective power to drive sustainable economic growth while protecting – and growing access to – the benefits of the outdoors for everyone.”
