The U.S. Outdoor Recreation Economy Reaches $696.7 Billion in 2024, Driven by Supporting Activities and Diverse State Contributions
WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today unveiled comprehensive new statistics illuminating the substantial economic footprint of the nation’s outdoor recreation sector. In 2024, this dynamic…
The Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account Reveals Robust Growth in 2023
The United States’ vibrant arts and cultural sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and expansion in 2023, significantly outpacing the broader economy. According to the latest Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account…
The U.S. Marine Economy Contributes $511 Billion to GDP in 2023, Showing Robust Growth
The United States marine economy played a significant role in the nation’s economic landscape in 2023, contributing $511.0 billion, or 1.8 percent, to the current-dollar U.S. gross domestic product (GDP).…
Foreign Direct Investment in U.S. Businesses Declines 14.2% in 2024, Reaching $151.0 Billion
Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $151.0 billion in 2024, according to preliminary statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis…
U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investment in the United States Show Robust Growth in 2024
The cumulative U.S. direct investment abroad position surged by $206.3 billion to reach $6.83 trillion by the end of 2024, according to recently released statistics from the U.S. Bureau of…
Global Employment by U.S. Multinational Enterprises Sees Modest Decline in 2023, Driven by Domestic Workforce Contraction
Worldwide employment by U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) experienced a slight decrease of 0.4 percent in 2023, falling to 43.9 million workers from a revised 44.1 million in 2022. This preliminary…
Puerto Rico’s Real Gross Domestic Product Increases 3.0 Percent in 2023 After 2.1 Percent Decrease in 2022
Puerto Rico’s economy demonstrated a significant rebound in 2023, with real gross domestic product (GDP) experiencing a robust increase of 3.0 percent. This marks a notable turnaround from the 2.1…
Foreign-Owned Companies Boost U.S. Employment and Economic Contribution in 2023
The United States witnessed a notable increase in employment and economic output driven by majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) in 2023. These entities, which represent significant investments…
U.S. Current-Account Deficit Narrows in Q3 2025 Driven by Income Flows and Services Surplus
The United States’ current-account deficit experienced a significant contraction in the third quarter of 2025, shrinking by $22.8 billion, or 9.2 percent, to $226.4 billion. This narrowing, as reported by…
The U.S. Net International Investment Position Declined to a Negative $27.61 Trillion in the Third Quarter of 2025
The United States’ net international investment position, a key indicator of its financial standing with the rest of the world, deteriorated to a record negative $27.61 trillion at the close…

















