District of Columbia Outdoor Recreation Economy — Data & Statistics

District of Columbia’s outdoor recreation economy generated $1.77B in value added in 2024, representing 1.0% of the state’s GDP. The sector supported 13.7K jobs with $1.04B in total compensation. District of Columbia ranked #51 among all 50 states by outdoor recreation value added.

Key Statistics (2024)

Value Added

$1.77B

Percent of GDP

1.0%

Employment

13.7K

Compensation

$1.04B

Compare With Similar States

• South Dakota — $2.08B value added
• North Dakota — $1.80B value added
• Delaware — $1.77B value added