September 21, 2026 at 08:39 AM UTC
Outdoor recreation contributed $639.5 billion, 2.3% of U.S. GDP in 2023
BEA reported the outdoor recreation economy generated $639.5 billion of value added in 2023, equal to 2.3% of current-dollar U.S. GDP. The release also includes state-level estimates.
Official source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Official source published: November 20, 2024 at 03:00 PM UTC
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