On Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m., the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and leading voices from across the outdoor industry will unveil the newest data from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account about the economic impact of outdoor recreation across the United States in 2025.
Each year, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) releases updated national statistics and state-level data on the outdoor recreation economy that recognize the critical role the industry plays in supporting economic growth in the United States.
The outdoor recreation industry does more than bring joy to millions of Americans: it helps drive our economy. The most recent year of data showed that in 2024, outdoor recreation generated $1.3 trillion in economic impact (2.4% of U.S. GDP) and 5.2 million jobs, reflecting the desire of Americans across the country to get outdoors and recreate.
