Number of Language Schools Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
48,361
language schools businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The language schools industry has grown 128.4% since 2000 (from 21,175 to 48,361 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 48,361 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+8.4%).
- •Employment: 516,322 workers in 2023 (153.9% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 62%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48,361 | 52,117 | 516,322 | 12.5% | 9.1% | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 46,890 | 50,490 | 474,583 | 15.1% | 10.1% | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 44,483 | 48,179 | 407,595 | 12.6% | 15.2% | -16.8% |
| 2020 | 45,778 | 49,483 | 477,333 | 12.9% | 10.1% | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 44,627 | 48,062 | 466,913 | 12.3% | 9.5% | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 43,453 | 46,921 | 455,886 | 12.2% | 9.4% | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 42,183 | 45,548 | 439,140 | 12.7% | 9.9% | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 41,362 | 44,663 | 421,593 | 13.4% | 9.5% | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 40,060 | 43,036 | 401,981 | 13.5% | 9.8% | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 38,659 | 41,460 | 387,412 | 13.2% | 10.0% | +1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.