Number of Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
26,098
freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers industry has grown 150.1% since 2000 (from 10,435 to 26,098 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 26,098 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+43.1%).
- •Employment: 1,367,530 workers in 2023 (146.6% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 75%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,098 | 59,658 | 1,367,530 | 10.1% | 5.5% | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 25,563 | 56,455 | 1,299,813 | 9.5% | 5.5% | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 23,429 | 52,968 | 1,229,899 | 8.5% | 5.2% | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 18,680 | 47,306 | 1,196,411 | 7.7% | 6.3% | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 18,237 | 46,527 | 1,169,063 | 9.1% | 5.0% | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 17,658 | 44,575 | 1,134,340 | 8.6% | 5.9% | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 17,133 | 43,452 | 1,109,510 | 9.2% | 7.8% | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 16,365 | 41,466 | 973,255 | 8.6% | 4.6% | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 15,923 | 39,641 | 916,820 | 11.6% | 4.8% | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 15,630 | 36,900 | 852,673 | 9.7% | 5.6% | +5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.