Hawaii Outdoor Recreation Economy — Data & Statistics

Hawaii’s outdoor recreation economy generated $7.19B in value added in 2024, representing 6.1% of the state’s GDP. The sector supported 51.1K jobs with $3.60B in total compensation. Hawaii ranked #29 among all 50 states by outdoor recreation value added.

Key Statistics (2024)

Value Added

$7.19B

Percent of GDP

6.1%

Employment

51.1K

Compensation

$3.60B

Compare With Similar States

• Oregon — $9.00B value added
• Nevada — $8.42B value added
• Alabama — $7.31B value added
• Kentucky — $6.36B value added
• Oklahoma — $6.10B value added
• Connecticut — $6.02B value added