Alabama Outdoor Recreation Economy — Data & Statistics

Alabama’s outdoor recreation economy generated $7.31B in value added in 2024, representing 2.2% of the state’s GDP. The sector supported 71.8K jobs with $3.41B in total compensation. Alabama ranked #28 among all 50 states by outdoor recreation value added.

Key Statistics (2024)

Value Added

$7.31B

Percent of GDP

2.2%

Employment

71.8K

Compensation

$3.41B

Compare With Similar States

• Utah — $9.75B value added
• Oregon — $9.00B value added
• Nevada — $8.42B value added
• Hawaii — $7.19B value added
• Kentucky — $6.36B value added
• Oklahoma — $6.10B value added