In 2025, the number of small and medium-sized enterprises in the United States was modeled to stand at **. Between 2000 and 2025, the figure dropped by *, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The number is forecast to decline by *** from 2025 to 2050, fluctuating as it trends downward.
The indicator shows the number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector in the selected region, defined as enterprises with 1 to 249 employees.
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ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. (March 13, 2026). Number of small and medium-sized enterprises in the United States from 2000 to 2050 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /forecasts/1156301/number-of-manufacturing-sme-forecast-in-the-united-states/
ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. "Number of small and medium-sized enterprises in the United States from 2000 to 2050 (in 1,000s)." Chart. March 13, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /forecasts/1156301/number-of-manufacturing-sme-forecast-in-the-united-states/
ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. (2026). Number of small and medium-sized enterprises in the United States from 2000 to 2050 (in 1,000s). ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 03, 2026. /forecasts/1156301/number-of-manufacturing-sme-forecast-in-the-united-states/
ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. "Number of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in The United States from 2000 to 2050 (in 1,000s)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 13 Mar 2026, /forecasts/1156301/number-of-manufacturing-sme-forecast-in-the-united-states/
ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, Number of small and medium-sized enterprises in the United States from 2000 to 2050 (in 1,000s) ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /forecasts/1156301/number-of-manufacturing-sme-forecast-in-the-united-states/ (last visited August 03, 2026)
Number of small and medium-sized enterprises in the United States from 2000 to 2050 (in 1,000s) [Graph], ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, March 13, 2026. [Online]. Available: /forecasts/1156301/number-of-manufacturing-sme-forecast-in-the-united-states/