Number of Art Dealers Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
41,798
art dealers businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The art dealers industry has grown 33% since 2000 (from 31,431 to 41,798 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 41,798 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+21.7%).
- •Employment: 383,612 workers in 2023 (51.5% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 64%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41,798 | 55,055 | 383,612 | 15.2% | 8.6% | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 38,606 | 51,418 | 360,866 | 16.7% | 8.6% | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 35,948 | 48,138 | 327,745 | 13.0% | 11.3% | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 35,074 | 47,538 | 323,281 | 11.9% | 9.9% | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 34,356 | 46,459 | 308,349 | 11.6% | 8.4% | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 33,126 | 44,999 | 295,017 | 11.1% | 9.2% | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 32,483 | 44,043 | 283,537 | 11.9% | 9.7% | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 32,517 | 43,287 | 283,386 | 13.2% | 8.6% | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 31,060 | 41,276 | 266,560 | 13.8% | 8.9% | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 29,467 | 39,244 | 254,729 | 13.4% | 8.8% | +5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.