Montana Outdoor Recreation Economy — Data & Statistics

Montana’s outdoor recreation economy generated $3.83B in value added in 2024, representing 4.9% of the state’s GDP. The sector supported 32.1K jobs with $1.87B in total compensation. Montana ranked #40 among all 50 states by outdoor recreation value added.

Key Statistics (2024)

Value Added

$3.83B

Percent of GDP

4.9%

Employment

32.1K

Compensation

$1.87B

Compare With Similar States

• Mississippi — $4.24B value added
• New Hampshire — $4.22B value added
• Maine — $3.93B value added
• Alaska — $3.78B value added
• Nebraska — $3.73B value added
• New Mexico — $3.62B value added