Recreation: United States

Report Overview

This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) on recreation services in nominal and real (inflation-adjusted) US dollars. Total spending is segmented by service in terms of: gambling, amusement parks and related services, clubs and participant sports, spectator sports, museums and libraries, live entertainment, and movie theaters.

To illustrate historical trends, total spending and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2011 to 2021.

Expenditures include services financed by third parties (e.g., business group visits) as well as services provided without a financial intermediary. Spending on other services – such as accommodation, dining, and shopping – offered by a recreation service provider is excluded from the scope of this report.

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.

Related NAICS Codes:
512131 Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins)
711130 Musical Groups and Artists
711211 Sports Teams and Clubs
712110 Museums
713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
713210 Casinos (except Casino Hotels)
713940 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
721120 Casino Hotels

• Historical Trends
• Key Economic Indicators
• Environmental & Regulatory Factors

• Gambling
• Clubs & Participant Sports
• Amusement Parks & Related Services
• Spectator Sports
• Museums & Libraries
• Live Entertainment
• Movie Theaters

• Industry Characteristics
• Market Leaders

• Scope
• Sources
• Industry Codes
• Freedonia Methodology
• Resources

• Figure 1 | Key Trends in US Personal Spending on Recreation, 2021 - 2026
• Figure 2 | US Recreation Personal Spending Trends, 2011 - 2021
• Table 1 | Key Indicators for US Personal Spending on Recreation, 2011 - 2026 (US$ bil)
• Figure 3 | US Personal Spending on Recreation by Service, 2011 - 2026 (US$ bil)
• Table 2 | US Personal Spending on Recreation by Service, 2011 - 2021 (US$ bil)
• Table 3 | US Personal Spending on Recreation by Service, 2021 - 2026 (US$ bil)
• Figure 4 | US Personal Spending on Recreation by Service, 2011 - 2026 (%)
• Figure 5 | US Real Personal Spending on Recreation by Service, 2011 - 2026 (2012US$ bil)
• Table 4 | US Real Personal Spending on Recreation by Service, 2011 - 2021 (2012US$ bil)
• Table 5 | US Real Personal Spending on Recreation by Service, 2021 - 2026 (2012US$ bil)
• Table 6 | Survey: Gambling Participation Trends, 2022
• Table 7 | Survey: Vacation, Amusement Park, Annual Pass, & On-Site Stay Trends, 2022
• Figure 6 | Survey: Main Reasons for Staying at an Amusement Park's On-Site/Resort Hotel, 2022
• Figure 7 | US Recreation Firms, Establishments, & Employment, 2009 - 2019
• Table 8 | US Recreation Firms, Establishments, & Employment, 2009 - 2019
• Figure 8 | US Recreation Industry Revenue Concentration, 2007 - 2017
• Table 9 | US Representative Recreation Service Providers
• Table 10 | NAICS & SIC Codes Related to Recreation