Number of Support Activities for Animal Production Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
4,161
support activities for animal production businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The support activities for animal production industry has grown 39.4% since 2000 (from 2,986 to 4,161 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 4,161 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+0.3%).
- •Employment: 23,196 workers in 2023 (25.8% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 53%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,161 | 4,221 | 23,196 | 12.9% | 11.9% | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 4,159 | 4,221 | 22,882 | 13.2% | 11.6% | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 4,096 | 4,184 | 21,193 | 14.2% | 10.8% | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 3,991 | 4,075 | 21,807 | 12.0% | 12.6% | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 4,148 | 4,238 | 21,650 | 13.5% | 11.0% | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 4,036 | 4,119 | 20,593 | 13.8% | 10.7% | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 3,931 | 4,019 | 20,417 | 12.6% | 10.9% | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 3,847 | 3,942 | 19,972 | 13.5% | 11.3% | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 3,774 | 3,871 | 19,411 | 13.8% | 10.6% | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 3,705 | 3,807 | 19,190 | 12.6% | 11.3% | +4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.