Number of Motion Picture and Video Production Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
16,844
motion picture and video production businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The motion picture and video production industry has grown 41% since 2000 (from 11,942 to 16,844 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 16,844 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+14.6%).
- •Employment: 303,649 workers in 2023 (12.1% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 45%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,844 | 19,628 | 303,649 | 15.7% | 14.7% | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 16,418 | 19,439 | 298,950 | 18.8% | 13.9% | +31.0% |
| 2021 | 15,515 | 18,531 | 217,702 | 17.6% | 16.8% | -29.1% |
| 2020 | 15,225 | 18,436 | 293,166 | 16.1% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 14,700 | 17,960 | 301,103 | 15.8% | 12.4% | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 14,070 | 17,331 | 303,469 | 12.3% | 12.3% | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 14,088 | 17,361 | 307,655 | 12.3% | 12.3% | -22.7% |
| 2016 | 14,002 | 17,295 | 386,328 | 14.4% | 12.4% | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 13,660 | 16,914 | 360,007 | 13.8% | 12.9% | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 13,537 | 16,761 | 340,674 | 14.3% | 12.4% | +8.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.