Number of Navigational Services to Shipping Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
1,814
navigational services to shipping businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The navigational services to shipping industry has grown 5.5% since 2000 (from 1,719 to 1,814 firms).
- •The peak year was 2017 with 1,828 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+0.3%).
- •Employment: 101,956 workers in 2023 (28.3% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 72%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,814 | 2,383 | 101,956 | 7.9% | 6.4% | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 1,796 | 2,372 | 103,158 | 6.9% | 8.0% | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 1,805 | 2,399 | 95,620 | 7.3% | 7.6% | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 1,796 | 2,392 | 101,866 | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 1,809 | 2,395 | 102,720 | 6.0% | 6.7% | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 1,816 | 2,407 | 97,839 | 5.5% | 7.0% | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 1,828 | 2,448 | 92,479 | 7.4% | 7.6% | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 1,805 | 2,388 | 93,490 | 8.6% | 7.5% | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 1,802 | 2,354 | 97,677 | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 1,777 | 2,321 | 98,738 | 8.1% | 7.1% | +1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.