Outdoor recreation in New Hampshire continues to be a major economic engine for the state. New data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the outdoor recreation industry contributed $4.2 billion to the state’s GDP in 2024. The sector supports about 33,000 jobs statewide. Overall, outdoor recreation makes up 3.5% of New Hampshire’s economy, which is well above the national average of 2.4%.
Outdoor recreation in New Hampshire continues to be a major economic engine for the state.
New data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the outdoor recreation industry contributed $4.2 billion to the state’s GDP in 2024.
The sector supports about 33,000 jobs statewide.
Overall, outdoor recreation makes up 3.5% of New Hampshire’s economy, which is well above the national average of 2.4%.