Number of employees in the hospitality and leisure industry in the U.S. 2009-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 11, 2024

The United States' Bureau of Labor Statistics accounted for 16.82 million people working in the hospitality and leisure industry in the U.S. as of December 2023. This figure shows an increase over the previous year. Employment in the U.S. hospitality and leisure industry showed consistent growth since 2009, however, this changed in 2020 where there was a sharp decline due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Number of employees in the hospitality and leisure industry in the United States from 2009 to 2023 (in millions)

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Release date

April 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

2009 to 2023

Special properties

as of December each year

Supplementary notes

The Leisure and Hospitality sector includes: Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation and Food Services.

Release date was the date accessed.

Figures have been rounded.

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