Number of Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
7,241
promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events without facilities businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events without facilities industry has grown 108.8% since 2000 (from 3,468 to 7,241 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 7,241 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+9.3%).
- •Employment: 196,830 workers in 2023 (156.7% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 63%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,241 | 7,950 | 196,830 | 12.0% | 8.8% | +12.8% |
| 2022 | 7,010 | 7,696 | 173,479 | 20.7% | 8.6% | +50.4% |
| 2021 | 6,156 | 6,760 | 103,445 | 11.4% | 18.6% | -62.4% |
| 2020 | 6,558 | 7,133 | 194,994 | 9.4% | 10.2% | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 6,622 | 7,171 | 199,525 | 11.5% | 8.5% | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 6,474 | 6,926 | 195,256 | 10.7% | 9.6% | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 6,380 | 6,827 | 183,994 | 11.3% | 10.1% | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 6,268 | 6,710 | 171,604 | 12.2% | 9.3% | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 6,058 | 6,474 | 163,523 | 13.1% | 9.3% | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 5,842 | 6,196 | 158,575 | 12.5% | 9.6% | +6.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.