Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Economy — Data & Statistics

Arkansas’s outdoor recreation economy generated $4.96B in value added in 2024, representing 2.6% of the state’s GDP. The sector supported 43.4K jobs with $2.28B in total compensation. Arkansas ranked #35 among all 50 states by outdoor recreation value added.

Key Statistics (2024)

Value Added

$4.96B

Percent of GDP

2.6%

Employment

43.4K

Compensation

$2.28B

Compare With Similar States

• Connecticut — $6.02B value added
• Iowa — $5.87B value added
• Kansas — $5.12B value added
• Idaho — $4.51B value added
• Mississippi — $4.24B value added
• New Hampshire — $4.22B value added