Mississippi Outdoor Recreation Economy — Data & Statistics

Mississippi’s outdoor recreation economy generated $4.24B in value added in 2024, representing 2.7% of the state’s GDP. The sector supported 36.6K jobs with $1.69B in total compensation. Mississippi ranked #37 among all 50 states by outdoor recreation value added.

Key Statistics (2024)

Value Added

$4.24B

Percent of GDP

2.7%

Employment

36.6K

Compensation

$1.69B

Compare With Similar States

• Kansas — $5.12B value added
• Arkansas — $4.96B value added
• Idaho — $4.51B value added
• New Hampshire — $4.22B value added
• Maine — $3.93B value added
• Montana — $3.83B value added