Number of Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
17,275
environment, conservation and wildlife organizations businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The environment, conservation and wildlife organizations industry has grown 92.9% since 2000 (from 8,957 to 17,275 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 17,275 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+14.7%).
- •Employment: 222,441 workers in 2023 (111.1% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 74%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17,275 | 19,841 | 222,441 | 11.3% | 5.9% | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 16,368 | 18,691 | 203,904 | 10.7% | 6.7% | +9.9% |
| 2021 | 15,522 | 17,980 | 186,652 | 8.4% | 8.9% | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 15,506 | 18,353 | 190,710 | 8.5% | 6.4% | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 15,065 | 17,906 | 182,789 | 8.8% | 5.8% | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 14,559 | 17,273 | 184,549 | 7.5% | 6.3% | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 14,319 | 16,970 | 180,961 | 7.6% | 6.5% | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 14,265 | 16,884 | 175,607 | 7.9% | 6.1% | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 13,944 | 16,474 | 171,507 | 7.1% | 6.1% | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 13,764 | 16,236 | 160,388 | 7.5% | 6.3% | +3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.