Number of General Rental Centers Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
1,845
general rental centers businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The general rental centers industry has declined 45.8% since 2000 (from 3,403 to 1,845 firms).
- •The peak year was 2002 with 3,425 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-10.1%).
- •Employment: 19,812 workers in 2023 (-49.9% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 64%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,845 | 2,545 | 19,812 | 8.4% | 8.6% | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 1,917 | 2,567 | 19,062 | 8.2% | 8.6% | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 1,899 | 2,593 | 17,867 | 7.4% | 9.0% | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 1,990 | 2,661 | 19,634 | 4.1% | 10.6% | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 2,053 | 2,845 | 19,549 | 7.5% | 10.6% | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 2,066 | 2,938 | 19,527 | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 2,117 | 2,800 | 19,311 | 9.1% | 6.8% | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 2,187 | 2,639 | 19,229 | 6.1% | 6.6% | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 2,214 | 2,658 | 18,534 | 6.9% | 6.4% | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 2,240 | 2,705 | 17,927 | 6.0% | 7.4% | +4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.