North Dakota Outdoor Recreation Economy — Data & Statistics

North Dakota’s outdoor recreation economy generated $1.80B in value added in 2024, representing 2.2% of the state’s GDP. The sector supported 15.5K jobs with $805.7M in total compensation. North Dakota ranked #49 among all 50 states by outdoor recreation value added.

Key Statistics (2024)

Value Added

$1.80B

Percent of GDP

2.2%

Employment

15.5K

Compensation

$805.7M

Compare With Similar States

• Vermont — $2.18B value added
• Rhode Island — $2.13B value added
• South Dakota — $2.08B value added
• Delaware — $1.77B value added
• District of Columbia — $1.77B value added