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The outdoor recreation industry – which is led by boating and fishing – accounts for 2.1% of U.S. GDP, generating $788 billion in annual economic impact and support 5.2 million American jobs.
Key Outdoor Recreation Industry Data
2.1%
of U.S. GDP
$788B
in annual gross economic output
5.2M
jobs supported
Outdoor Recreation’s Share of GDP is Larger than a Host of Traditionally Recognized Industries
Outdoor Recreation is 3.3% of U.S. employment
Boating and Fishing are the #1 Contributor to the Outdoor Recreation Economy
- Boating & fishing
- RVing
- Hunting, shooting & trapping
- Motorcycling & ATVing
- Equestrian
- Snow activities
District of Columbia
Value Added (GDP)
$1.6 billion
Jobs Supported
17,218
% of State Economy
1.1%
Massachusetts
Value Added (GDP)
$10.5 billion
Jobs Supported
113,794
% of State Economy
1.8%
New Hampshire
Value Added (GDP)
$2.8 billion
Jobs Supported
37,051
% of State Economy
3.2%
North Carolina
Value Added (GDP)
$12.1 billion
Jobs Supported
151,661
% of State Economy
2.0%
Pennsylvania
Value Added (GDP)
$13.2 billion
Jobs Supported
170,565
% of State Economy
1.6%
South Carolina
Value Added (GDP)
$7.1 billion
Jobs Supported
101,075
% of State Economy
2.9%
West Virginia
Value Added (GDP)
$1.5 billion
Jobs Supported
22,543
% of State Economy
1.9%