How many florists businesses are there in the US?

There are 10,280 florists businesses in the United States as of 2023, employing 55,770 workers. The industry has declined 51% since 2000.

Florists industry statistics

The florists industry had 10,280 firms and 10,691 establishments in 2023. The peak was 20,992 firms in 2000. The industry is currently shrinking.

As of 2023

10,280

florists businesses in the United States

•The florists industry has declined 51% since 2000 (from 20,992 to 10,280 firms).
•The peak year was 2000 with 20,992 firms.
•Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-3.0%).
•Employment: 55,770 workers in 2023 (-53.9% change since 2000).
•Estimated 5-year survival rate: 58%.

Year	Firms	Establishments	Employment	Entry Rate	Exit Rate	Net Growth
2023	10,280	10,691	55,770	10.2%	10.2%	-1.8%
2022	10,289	10,710	57,053	12.9%	9.7%	+13.0%
2021	9,940	10,386	50,206	9.9%	13.0%	-3.4%
2020	10,249	10,689	51,816	7.7%	11.3%	-5.0%
2019	10,603	11,068	54,479	7.9%	10.1%	-1.9%
2018	10,855	11,326	55,533	7.2%	10.1%	-1.3%
2017	11,144	11,637	56,167	7.6%	10.1%	-2.0%
2016	11,573	12,119	59,003	7.6%	9.5%	-0.3%
2015	11,811	12,362	59,539	7.1%	9.9%	-1.7%
2014	12,154	12,698	60,545	6.5%	9.8%	-1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.