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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MONITOR 2024–2025 United States Report Summary

National Entrepreneurship Assessment Key Findings:

1. Rates of Participation Across Business Phases:

   • Total Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) reached 19% in 2024, the highest recorded level in GEM’s 26-year history. A key driver was a 32% rebound in necessity motives (job scarcity), cited by over two-thirds of entrepreneurs, reflecting broader economic pressures.
   • Entrepreneurial Intentions in the U.S. fell to 13% (down from 14.6% in 2023), slightly below the 12–22% average among 32 high-income economies.
   • Established Business Ownership (EBO) remained depressed at 7%, below its average in high-income economies, signaling challenges in business sustainability despite high TEA.

2. Demographic Insights:

   • Youth (ages 18–24 and 25–34) dominated TEA, each at 25%, reversing the pre-pandemic trend of higher rates among middle-aged entrepreneurs.
   • Gender Gap: Women showed resilience with increased job creation expectations (73%) but lower EBO (5.3%) compared to men (7.9%). Both groups projected high technology adoption (63% of entrepreneurs use AI).
   • Immigrant Founders: U.S.-born entrepreneurs and immigrants showed similar (20% and 19%) 2024 TEA rates, with immigrants maintaining lower EBO (5.6%) compared to U.S.-born (7%).

3. Regional Analysis:

   • The South and West reported higher societal attitudes toward entrepreneurship and slightly higher TEA, indicating regional disparities despite overall national optimism.

4. Industry & Innovation:

   • Tech-driven sectors saw increased participation, with startups heavily leveraging AI (63% of entrepreneurs) for business model implementation, though EBO remained limited.
   • A plurality (44%) of TEA involved serving national/or international markets, reflecting expanding business scope.

5. Sustainability & Social Impact:

   • Entrepreneurs and established businesses increasingly prioritized social/environmental impact, with nearly two-thirds (>68%) implementing sustainability measures in 2024, a record high compared to 2023.

6. Challenges:

   • High business closure rates (4.5%) primarily due to unprofitability or financing issues, disproportionately affecting newer ventures.
   • Access to venture capital remains restricted despite growing informal investment networks.

Implications: Renewed focus on bridging the gap between high startup formation and sustainable growth is critical, particularly for women and racial minorities. Addressing systemic barriers to early-stage capital and refining regional entrepreneurial support policies remain priorities.