Size of the US Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry
NAICS 71, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation. Every figure on this page was published by a federal statistical agency and carries its source and period. Palanor does not estimate: a period the agency didn’t publish shows as missing, and a figure it withheld shows as withheld.
Key figures
- Receipts (sales, shipments or revenue)
- $339 billion
- 2022 · Economic Census
All establishments, current dollars - Revenue, not seasonally adjusted
- $115 billion
- 2026-Q2 · Quarterly Services Survey
Employer firms, current dollars - Employment
- 2,547,779
- 2026-Q1 · Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Private-sector jobs in the third month of each quarter
Over time
How it has changed
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-Q2 | $117 billion |
| 2026-Q1 | $112 billion |
| 2025-Q4 | $111 billion |
| 2025-Q3 | $110 billion |
| 2025-Q2 | $109 billion |
| 2025-Q1 | $108 billion |
| 2024-Q4 | $108 billion |
| 2024-Q3 | $104 billion |
| 2024-Q2 | $104 billion |
| 2024-Q1 | $101 billion |
| 2023-Q4 | $98.4 billion |
| 2023-Q3 | $97.1 billion |
| 2023-Q2 | $96.7 billion |
| 2023-Q1 | $95.8 billion |
| 2022-Q4 | $93.7 billion |
| 2022-Q3 | $89.6 billion |
| 2022-Q2 | $86.0 billion |
| 2022-Q1 | $79.8 billion |
| 2021-Q4 | $78.7 billion |
| 2021-Q3 | $74.7 billion |
| 2021-Q2 | $67.3 billion |
| 2021-Q1 | $58.8 billion |
| 2020-Q4 | $55.7 billion |
| 2020-Q3 | $51.8 billion |
| 2020-Q2 | $35.3 billion |
| 2020-Q1 | $69.4 billion |
| 2019-Q4 | $75.5 billion |
| 2019-Q3 | $74.8 billion |
| 2019-Q2 | $73.7 billion |
| 2019-Q1 | $73.1 billion |
| 2018-Q4 | $70.5 billion |
| 2018-Q3 | $71.2 billion |
| 2018-Q2 | $70.0 billion |
| 2018-Q1 | $68.3 billion |
| 2017-Q4 | $66.6 billion |
| 2017-Q3 | $67.8 billion |
| 2017-Q2 | $66.1 billion |
| 2017-Q1 | $64.8 billion |
| 2016-Q4 | $64.4 billion |
| 2016-Q3 | $62.1 billion |
| 2016-Q2 | $60.8 billion |
| 2016-Q1 | $60.3 billion |
| 2015-Q4 | $59.9 billion |
| 2015-Q3 | $58.9 billion |
| 2015-Q2 | $59.1 billion |
| 2015-Q1 | $58.0 billion |
| 2014-Q4 | $56.5 billion |
| 2014-Q3 | $55.6 billion |
| 2014-Q2 | $55.1 billion |
| 2014-Q1 | $55.2 billion |
| 2013-Q4 | $54.6 billion |
| 2013-Q3 | $53.0 billion |
| 2013-Q2 | $51.7 billion |
| 2013-Q1 | $51.3 billion |
| 2012-Q4 | $51.3 billion |
| 2012-Q3 | $50.6 billion |
| 2012-Q2 | $50.2 billion |
| 2012-Q1 | $49.1 billion |
| 2011-Q4 | $47.6 billion |
| 2011-Q3 | $48.1 billion |
| 2011-Q2 | $49.5 billion |
| 2011-Q1 | $48.1 billion |
| 2010-Q4 | $48.0 billion |
| 2010-Q3 | $46.2 billion |
| 2010-Q2 | $47.2 billion |
| 2010-Q1 | $46.5 billion |
| 2009-Q4 | $46.4 billion |
| 2009-Q3 | $46.9 billion |
| 2009-Q2 | $46.0 billion |
| 2009-Q1 | $46.1 billion |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Quarterly Services Survey · Employer firms, current dollars · Agency label: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-Q1 | $370 billion |
| 2025-Q4 | $361 billion |
| 2025-Q3 | $360 billion |
| 2025-Q2 | $356 billion |
| 2025-Q1 | $346 billion |
| 2024-Q4 | $335 billion |
| 2024-Q3 | $331 billion |
| 2024-Q2 | $326 billion |
| 2024-Q1 | $315 billion |
| 2023-Q4 | $310 billion |
| 2023-Q3 | $304 billion |
| 2023-Q2 | $302 billion |
| 2023-Q1 | $299 billion |
| 2022-Q4 | $282 billion |
| 2022-Q3 | $274 billion |
| 2022-Q2 | $257 billion |
| 2022-Q1 | $243 billion |
| 2021-Q4 | $238 billion |
| 2021-Q3 | $225 billion |
| 2021-Q2 | $207 billion |
| 2021-Q1 | $192 billion |
| 2020-Q4 | $180 billion |
| 2020-Q3 | $159 billion |
| 2020-Q2 | $111 billion |
| 2020-Q1 | $235 billion |
| 2019-Q4 | $255 billion |
| 2019-Q3 | $240 billion |
| 2019-Q2 | $229 billion |
| 2019-Q1 | $225 billion |
| 2018-Q4 | $228 billion |
| 2018-Q3 | $230 billion |
| 2018-Q2 | $230 billion |
| 2018-Q1 | $221 billion |
| 2017-Q4 | $218 billion |
| 2017-Q3 | $218 billion |
| 2017-Q2 | $210 billion |
| 2017-Q1 | $208 billion |
| 2016-Q4 | $209 billion |
| 2016-Q3 | $207 billion |
| 2016-Q2 | $201 billion |
| 2016-Q1 | $199 billion |
| 2015-Q4 | $194 billion |
| 2015-Q3 | $192 billion |
| 2015-Q2 | $190 billion |
| 2015-Q1 | $189 billion |
| 2014-Q4 | $189 billion |
| 2014-Q3 | $190 billion |
| 2014-Q2 | $188 billion |
| 2014-Q1 | $185 billion |
| 2013-Q4 | $182 billion |
| 2013-Q3 | $178 billion |
| 2013-Q2 | $175 billion |
| 2013-Q1 | $174 billion |
| 2012-Q4 | $176 billion |
| 2012-Q3 | $173 billion |
| 2012-Q2 | $171 billion |
| 2012-Q1 | $168 billion |
| 2011-Q4 | $159 billion |
| 2011-Q3 | $161 billion |
| 2011-Q2 | $159 billion |
| 2011-Q1 | $156 billion |
| 2010-Q4 | $157 billion |
| 2010-Q3 | $153 billion |
| 2010-Q2 | $152 billion |
| 2010-Q1 | $148 billion |
| 2009-Q4 | $145 billion |
| 2009-Q3 | $145 billion |
| 2009-Q2 | $143 billion |
| 2009-Q1 | $144 billion |
| 2008-Q4 | $147 billion |
| 2008-Q3 | $144 billion |
| 2008-Q2 | $142 billion |
| 2008-Q1 | $140 billion |
| 2007-Q4 | $140 billion |
| 2007-Q3 | $138 billion |
| 2007-Q2 | $136 billion |
| 2007-Q1 | $135 billion |
| 2006-Q4 | $133 billion |
| 2006-Q3 | $130 billion |
| 2006-Q2 | $130 billion |
| 2006-Q1 | $129 billion |
| 2005-Q4 | $125 billion |
| 2005-Q3 | $124 billion |
| 2005-Q2 | $121 billion |
| 2005-Q1 | $119 billion |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, GDP by Industry · Current dollars · Agency label: Arts, entertainment, and recreation
NAICS 2022 from 2022-Q1
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| Period | Value | NAICS |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-Q1 | 2,547,779 | 2022 |
| 2025-Q4 | 2,548,252 | 2022 |
| 2025-Q3 | 2,706,306 | 2022 |
| 2025-Q2 | 2,948,976 | 2022 |
| 2025-Q1 | 2,502,023 | 2022 |
| 2024-Q4 | 2,485,882 | 2022 |
| 2024-Q3 | 2,666,306 | 2022 |
| 2024-Q2 | 2,902,558 | 2022 |
| 2024-Q1 | 2,438,653 | 2022 |
| 2023-Q4 | 2,397,662 | 2022 |
| 2023-Q3 | 2,564,051 | 2022 |
| 2023-Q2 | 2,781,689 | 2022 |
| 2023-Q1 | 2,287,629 | 2022 |
| 2022-Q4 | 2,254,992 | 2022 |
| 2022-Q3 | 2,400,888 | 2022 |
| 2022-Q2 | 2,568,564 | 2022 |
| 2022-Q1 | 2,076,657 | 2022 |
| 2021-Q4 | 2,059,677 | 2017 |
| 2021-Q3 | 2,158,821 | 2017 |
| 2021-Q2 | 2,200,292 | 2017 |
| 2021-Q1 | 1,644,671 | 2017 |
| 2020-Q4 | 1,580,767 | 2017 |
| 2020-Q3 | 1,686,682 | 2017 |
| 2020-Q2 | 1,560,887 | 2017 |
| 2020-Q1 | 2,240,465 | 2017 |
| 2019-Q4 | 2,320,274 | 2017 |
| 2019-Q3 | 2,471,906 | 2017 |
| 2019-Q2 | 2,703,812 | 2017 |
| 2019-Q1 | 2,263,255 | 2017 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages · Private-sector jobs in the third month of each quarter
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,491,408 |
| 2022 | 2,318,357 |
| 2021 | 1,858,669 |
| 2020 | 2,504,959 |
| 2019 | 2,504,413 |
| 2018 | 2,435,562 |
| 2017 | 2,368,928 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns · Paid employees in the pay period including March 12
NAICS 2022 from 2022-Q1
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| Period | Value | NAICS |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-Q1 | 193,065 | 2022 |
| 2025-Q4 | 192,826 | 2022 |
| 2025-Q3 | 189,764 | 2022 |
| 2025-Q2 | 188,076 | 2022 |
| 2025-Q1 | 186,567 | 2022 |
| 2024-Q4 | 189,162 | 2022 |
| 2024-Q3 | 186,930 | 2022 |
| 2024-Q2 | 185,494 | 2022 |
| 2024-Q1 | 183,484 | 2022 |
| 2023-Q4 | 184,030 | 2022 |
| 2023-Q3 | 181,448 | 2022 |
| 2023-Q2 | 179,490 | 2022 |
| 2023-Q1 | 178,224 | 2022 |
| 2022-Q4 | 177,453 | 2022 |
| 2022-Q3 | 173,997 | 2022 |
| 2022-Q2 | 171,208 | 2022 |
| 2022-Q1 | 168,882 | 2022 |
| 2021-Q4 | 168,560 | 2017 |
| 2021-Q3 | 164,711 | 2017 |
| 2021-Q2 | 161,900 | 2017 |
| 2021-Q1 | 159,663 | 2017 |
| 2020-Q4 | 162,096 | 2017 |
| 2020-Q3 | 159,406 | 2017 |
| 2020-Q2 | 158,056 | 2017 |
| 2020-Q1 | 158,105 | 2017 |
| 2019-Q4 | 158,252 | 2017 |
| 2019-Q3 | 155,144 | 2017 |
| 2019-Q2 | 153,377 | 2017 |
| 2019-Q1 | 151,279 | 2017 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages · Private ownership
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 166,356 |
| 2022 | 162,960 |
| 2021 | 156,145 |
| 2020 | 151,881 |
| 2019 | 151,241 |
| 2018 | 147,122 |
| 2017 | 143,396 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns
NAICS 2022 from 2022-Q1
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| Period | Value | NAICS |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-Q1 | $32.3 billion | 2022 |
| 2025-Q4 | $40.5 billion | 2022 |
| 2025-Q3 | $34.7 billion | 2022 |
| 2025-Q2 | $33.0 billion | 2022 |
| 2025-Q1 | $31.1 billion | 2022 |
| 2024-Q4 | $38.4 billion | 2022 |
| 2024-Q3 | $32.8 billion | 2022 |
| 2024-Q2 | $31.0 billion | 2022 |
| 2024-Q1 | $29.3 billion | 2022 |
| 2023-Q4 | $35.7 billion | 2022 |
| 2023-Q3 | $31.0 billion | 2022 |
| 2023-Q2 | $29.0 billion | 2022 |
| 2023-Q1 | $26.6 billion | 2022 |
| 2022-Q4 | $34.2 billion | 2022 |
| 2022-Q3 | $29.3 billion | 2022 |
| 2022-Q2 | $26.5 billion | 2022 |
| 2022-Q1 | $22.3 billion | 2022 |
| 2021-Q4 | $31.0 billion | 2017 |
| 2021-Q3 | $23.6 billion | 2017 |
| 2021-Q2 | $20.6 billion | 2017 |
| 2021-Q1 | $16.3 billion | 2017 |
| 2020-Q4 | $25.0 billion | 2017 |
| 2020-Q3 | $18.2 billion | 2017 |
| 2020-Q2 | $14.4 billion | 2017 |
| 2020-Q1 | $21.3 billion | 2017 |
| 2019-Q4 | $29.9 billion | 2017 |
| 2019-Q3 | $24.4 billion | 2017 |
| 2019-Q2 | $22.5 billion | 2017 |
| 2019-Q1 | $20.4 billion | 2017 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages · Private ownership
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $119 billion |
| 2022 | $110 billion |
| 2021 | $90.8 billion |
| 2020 | $78.6 billion |
| 2019 | $94.2 billion |
| 2018 | $88.2 billion |
| 2017 | $84.2 billion |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns
The ledger
Every published measure
| Measure | Source | Latest | Period | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value added (GDP by industry)Current dollars | GDP by Industry | $356 billion | 2025 | 1997–2025 · 29 published |
| Value added, seasonally adjusted annual rateCurrent dollars | GDP by Industry | $370 billion | 2026-Q1 | 2005-Q1–2026-Q1 · 85 published |
| EmploymentPrivate-sector jobs in the third month of each quarter | Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages | 2,547,779 | 2026-Q1 | 2019-Q1–2026-Q1 · 29 published |
| EstablishmentsPrivate ownership | Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages | 193,065 | 2026-Q1 | 2019-Q1–2026-Q1 · 29 published |
| Total wages in the quarterPrivate ownership | Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages | $32.3 billion | 2026-Q1 | 2019-Q1–2026-Q1 · 29 published |
| Annual payroll | County Business Patterns | $119 billion | 2023 | 2017–2023 · 7 published |
| EmploymentPaid employees in the pay period including March 12 | County Business Patterns | 2,491,408 | 2023 | 2017–2023 · 7 published |
| Establishments | County Business Patterns | 166,356 | 2023 | 2017–2023 · 7 published |
| Annual payroll | Economic Census | $104 billion | 2022 | 2017–2022 · 2 published |
| EmploymentPaid employees in the pay period including March 12 | Economic Census | 2,513,531 | 2022 | 2017–2022 · 2 published |
| Establishments | Economic Census | 160,548 | 2022 | 2017–2022 · 2 published |
| Firms | Economic Census | 145,976 | 2022 | 2017–2022 · 2 published |
| Receipts (sales, shipments or revenue)All establishments, current dollars | Economic Census | $339 billion | 2022 | 2017–2022 · 2 published |
| Revenue, not seasonally adjustedEmployer firms, current dollars | Quarterly Services Survey | $115 billion | 2026-Q2 | 2009-Q1–2026-Q2 · 70 published |
| Revenue, seasonally adjustedEmployer firms, current dollars | Quarterly Services Survey | $117 billion | 2026-Q2 | 2009-Q1–2026-Q2 · 70 published |
Breakdown
Industries within Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
| NAICS | Industry | Size | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 711 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $155 billionReceipts · 2022 · Economic Census | 571,3052026-Q1 · QCEW |
| 712 | Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $21.8 billionReceipts · 2022 · Economic Census | 172,4622026-Q1 · QCEW |
| 713 | Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $163 billionReceipts · 2022 · Economic Census | 1,804,0122026-Q1 · QCEW |
Sources
Where every number comes from
- GDP by Industry, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Quarterly and annual. Public domain (U.S. Government work). Terms.
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work). Terms.
- County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau. Annual. Public domain (U.S. Government work). Terms.
- Economic Census, U.S. Census Bureau. Every five years (2017, 2022). Public domain (U.S. Government work). Terms.
- Quarterly Services Survey, U.S. Census Bureau. Quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work). Terms.
Figures are in current dollars and are the agencies’ own, revised when they revise. Each program defines its universe differently (employer firms, private ownership, all establishments), so figures from different sources are not meant to add up. This page is not endorsed by the Census Bureau, BEA or BLS. The same data is in the Palanor API (/v1/industries) and the MCP (palanor_get_industry). All industries.