National Recreation

Manufacturing

Production of outdoor recreation goods — from durable equipment (boats, bikes, firearms) to nondurable supplies (apparel, sunscreen, fishing tackle). Manufacturing is one of the largest industry contributors to outdoor recreation GDP.

Includes: Durable goods manufacturing, nondurable goods manufacturing

Value Added
$91.34B
2024
YoY Growth
-0.9%
20232024
Employment
0.29M
2024
Compensation
$28.37B
2024

Manufacturing: Value Added vs Gross Output

Gross Output measures total economic output including intermediate inputs. Value Added measures contribution to GDP.

Manufacturing: Nominal vs Real

Comparing current dollars to inflation-adjusted (2017 dollars) shows the true growth trajectory.

Manufacturing: Year-over-Year Growth

Annual percentage change shows volatility and trend patterns.

Manufacturing: Employment & Compensation

Jobs supported and total compensation paid in this industry sector.

2024