How many companies are there in the USA? (2026 data)

May 30, 2026 · OneFirmIntel

OneFirmIntel records 22,983,684 US entities, but only a fraction are active, established businesses, which is exactly what a quality-tier breakdown reveals.

How many companies are in the USA?

OneFirmIntel indexes 22,983,684 US entities, drawn from SEC EDGAR and multiple state registries, then graded into quality tiers.

Roughly 7,141,066 are ★★ Established and about 5,082,754 are ★ New entrants. A large share, 10,749,493, are inactive or dissolved and shown separately, while 10,371 are stock-exchange-listed (★★★).

The biggest US sectors by company count

Construction tops the tracked US sectors with 169,666 companies, followed by transport (84,424), food & beverage (52,560), trading (41,716) and logistics (41,426). Pharmaceuticals records 16,196.

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FAQ

How many companies are registered in the USA?

OneFirmIntel lists 22,983,684 US entities from SEC EDGAR and state registries, graded into quality tiers.

How many active companies are in the USA?

The active universe (★★★ Listed + ★★ Established + ★ New entrant) is roughly 12.2 million; inactive entities are counted separately.

What is the biggest industry in the USA by company count?

Construction is the largest tracked sector, with 169,666 companies, ahead of transport and food & beverage.