Number of Support Activities for Printing Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
19,572
support activities for printing businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The support activities for printing industry has declined 44.3% since 2000 (from 35,163 to 19,572 firms).
- •The peak year was 2000 with 35,163 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-8.9%).
- •Employment: 386,218 workers in 2023 (-52.4% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 67%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,572 | 20,962 | 386,218 | 6.3% | 7.8% | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 19,949 | 21,249 | 388,940 | 8.5% | 8.2% | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 19,534 | 20,846 | 369,202 | 5.8% | 11.5% | -11.6% |
| 2020 | 20,747 | 22,115 | 415,170 | 5.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 21,478 | 22,898 | 428,849 | 5.7% | 7.9% | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 21,961 | 23,367 | 433,439 | 5.5% | 8.0% | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 22,283 | 23,738 | 452,039 | 5.7% | 7.8% | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 22,719 | 24,128 | 447,667 | 6.4% | 7.7% | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 23,099 | 24,361 | 448,033 | 5.3% | 7.8% | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 23,683 | 24,922 | 457,940 | 5.4% | 7.5% | -1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.