Number of Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
953
radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing industry has declined 46.4% since 2000 (from 1,777 to 953 firms).
- •The peak year was 2001 with 1,785 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-8.1%).
- •Employment: 73,105 workers in 2023 (-68.5% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 65%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 953 | 1,058 | 73,105 | 5.6% | 8.4% | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 997 | 1,095 | 72,316 | 7.7% | 7.4% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 963 | 1,066 | 75,968 | 5.7% | 7.6% | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 1,021 | 1,132 | 78,149 | 6.3% | 7.9% | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 1,037 | 1,144 | 76,446 | 5.6% | 7.8% | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 1,062 | 1,169 | 79,502 | 5.5% | 7.9% | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 1,090 | 1,191 | 81,960 | 5.7% | 9.3% | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 1,154 | 1,270 | 85,040 | 6.9% | 7.2% | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 1,159 | 1,276 | 89,809 | 5.8% | 7.6% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,172 | 1,297 | 95,663 | 5.9% | 9.0% | -3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.