Annual Gross Economic Output
The Bureau of Economic Analysis calculates the economic output of outdoor recreation to be $862 billion, surpassing industries such as mining, utilities, farming and ranching, and chemical products manufacturing.
Outdoor Recreation Creates Millions of Jobs
Outdoor recreation generates millions of quality, high-paying jobs in the United States across a wide variety of industries.
Outdoor Recreation as Part of GDP
Outdoor recreation accounts for 1.9 percent of U.S. GDP.
Percentage of U.S. Employees
Outdoor recreation accounts for 3% of all U.S. employees.
Economic Impact by Industry Segment
$6.2 billion
Biking
$37.2 billion
Boating
$8.8 billion
Climbing, Hiking, & Tent Camping
$2 billion
Canoeing & Kayaking
$12.2 billion
Equestrian
$11.3 billion
Fishing
$18.4 billion
Hunting, Shooting, & Trapping
$16.2 billion
Motorcycling & ATVing
$48.2 billion
RVing
$5.9 billion
Skiing & Snowboarding
$5.1 billion
Snowmobiling & Other Snow Activities
