City Profile - Washington DC; Comprehensive overview of the city, PEST analysis and analysis of key industries including technology, tourism and hospitality, construction and retail
Summary
“City Profile - Washington DC” provides historical and forecast data on key city level metrics along with analytical coverage of the latest political, economic, social, technological, infrastructural, legal and environmental issues affecting Washington DC. The report contains detailed tourism, retail, construction, technology and public infrastructure data and insight into economic, social, and industry trends.The economy of Washington metropolitan area ranks high among the most diversified area in the United States, contributing 2.5% to the nation's GDP in 2023. In real terms, the local economy grew by 2.4% during the year, driven primarily by expansion in leisure and hospitality sector. Additionally, industries such as construction/mining, professional and business services, wholesale trade, and information surpassed their pre-pandemic growth levels, supported by easing inflation and lower mortgage rates. However, manufacturing and retail trade experienced only modest gains, contributing to the area's overall moderate economic growthScope
- The service sector is key driver of Washington metropolitan area’s economy, accounting for 91.9% of the total GVA in 2023
- In 2023, recovery of the tourism sector in Washington metropolitan area was bolstered by enhanced marketing and sales initiatives from DDC and the implementation of the Tourism Recovery District legislation. The hotel industry experienced robust growth, fueled by resurgence in both leisure and business travel. The lifting of pandemic restrictions contributed to a significant rise in international tourist arrivals, coupled with growth in the domestic market, further strengthening the area's hospitality sector
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of future economic and demographic trends and understand the performance of various sectors within the city.
- Analyze and understand the business environment in the city to align your investment and expansion strategies.
- The report helps to drive a conclusion in choosing a suitable city to invest or expand according to your business structure.
- Explore new opportunities in the hospitality, tourism, construction, real estate and retail sectors.
- 1. City Snapshot
- 2. PEST Analysis
- 2.1 Political
- 2.2 Economic
- 2.3 Social
- 3. Technology and Infrastructure
- 3.1 Communications
- 3.2 Internal Transport Networks
- 3.3 Connectivity
- 3.4 Airport
- 4. Business Environment Analysis
- 5. Travel and Tourism
- 5.1 Tourism Flows
- 5.2 Hotels
- 5.3 Attractions
- 5.4 Events
- 6. Construction and Real Estate
- 6.1 Investment
- 6.2 Real Estate Market
- 7. Retail
- 7.1 Retail Market
- 7.2 Consumption, Income and Prices
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- List of Tables
- Table 1: Washington metropolitan area - key facts (estimates), 202
- Table 2: Washington metropolitan area- real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-30
- Table 3: Washington metropolitan area- economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-30
- Table 4: Washington metropolitan area- GDP per capita comparison, 2000-30 ($)
- Table 5: Washington metropolitan area- employment structure, 2000-30 (% of total)
- Table 6: Washington metropolitan area - main universities, 2024
- Table 7: Washington metropolitan area - population comparison, 2000-30 (million)
- Table 8: Washington metropolitan area - population by age, 2000-30 (% of total)
- Table 9: Washington metropolitan area - transport indicators, 2023 (number)
- Table 10: Washington metropolitan area - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, key airport indicators, 2019-24*
- Table 11: Washington metropolitan area - Washington Dulles International Airport, key airport indicators, 2019-24*
- Table 12: Washington metropolitan area - Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, key airport indicators, 2019-24*
- Table 13: Washington metropolitan area - tourists’ arrivals, 2019-23 (million)
- Table 14: Washington metropolitan area - visitor’s spending, 2019-23 ($ billion)
- Table 15: District Columbia- Hotel KPIs, 2019-23
- Table 16: Washington metropolitan area - MICE and other events
- List of Figures
- Figure 1: Washington metropolitan area- real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-30
- Figure 2: Washington metropolitan area- economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-30
- Figure 3: Washington metropolitan area- GDP per capita comparison, 2000-30
- Figure 4: Washington metropolitan area- employment structure, 2000-30 (% of total)
- Figure 5: Washington metropolitan area - population comparison, 2000-30
- Figure 6: Washington metropolitan area - population by age, 2000-30 (% of total)
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