How many logging businesses are there in the US?

There are 6,449 logging businesses in the United States as of 2023, employing 43,087 workers. The industry has declined 41.2% since 2000.

Logging industry statistics

The logging industry had 6,449 firms and 6,547 establishments in 2023. The peak was 10,967 firms in 2000. The industry is currently shrinking.

As of 2023

6,449

logging businesses in the United States

•The logging industry has declined 41.2% since 2000 (from 10,967 to 6,449 firms).
•The peak year was 2000 with 10,967 firms.
•Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-7.0%).
•Employment: 43,087 workers in 2023 (-44.5% change since 2000).
•Estimated 5-year survival rate: 55%.

Year	Firms	Establishments	Employment	Entry Rate	Exit Rate	Net Growth
2023	6,449	6,547	43,087	8.4%	11.3%	-4.8%
2022	6,662	6,758	45,068	9.5%	10.3%	-0.0%
2021	6,759	6,827	45,118	9.0%	8.9%	-1.9%
2020	6,734	6,804	45,997	8.2%	10.7%	-2.7%
2019	6,931	7,002	47,375	8.7%	10.5%	-3.0%
2018	7,056	7,124	48,734	9.0%	10.2%	+0.3%
2017	7,105	7,200	48,534	8.2%	10.4%	-3.6%
2016	7,249	7,360	50,212	10.8%	9.1%	-1.8%
2015	7,121	7,208	50,966	10.3%	8.6%	+3.0%
2014	7,043	7,133	49,648	9.9%	9.8%	+0.6%

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