Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
Wellness industry in the United States - statistics & facts
From a relaxing day out at a spa to using a meditation app at home to unwind, the wellness industry in the United States is a multi-billion-dollar business. In fact, latest estimates suggest that the market size of the health and wellness spa industry in the U.S. exceeded 20 billion U.S. dollars in 2024 and the industry employed over 370,000 people. These employees will certainly be relieved that the wellness market showed signs of recovery following the devastating impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In fact, the market size of the workplace wellness industry exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2023, showing that Americans are taking their health, both at home and at work, more seriously.
