Women Own Nearly 13 Million US Businesses: International Women’s Day 2019

Quick Answer: Back in 2019, about 13 million women-owned businesses were humming along in the U.S. That’s a huge 42% of all businesses, pulling in $1.9 trillion in revenue. Women entrepreneurs are really making their mark in environmental services, water technology, and industrial equipment. The water treatment industry, especially, has growing chances for women-owned businesses in areas like equipment distribution, installation services, water quality consulting, and running water stores.

Some people still think a woman should just stay home, especially after a baby arrives. They might believe she can’t pay the bills alone or handle her own problems. Just a hundred years ago, women weren’t really expected to be in mainstream businesses, working factories, or clerical and administrative offices for very long.

But things have changed.

By 2019, women owned nearly 13 million US businesses, bringing in $1.9 trillion in revenue, and employing 9.4 million people.

Today,

Almost 47 percent of U.S. workers are women. They’re paying bills and running households with ease.

Today,

Over 40 percent of households thrive because of single mothers earning for their kids and building their future.

Today, women are fighting their own battles and moving forward. They inspire young girls every day, shifting opinions one person at a time.

This is a celebration of all that hard work and the effort it takes to change the world’s view!

Here’s to all the women,
and men,
who’ve made the world a better place.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many women-owned businesses were there in the U.S. in 2019?

As of 2019, the U.S. had approximately 13 million women-owned businesses, representing 42% of all businesses. These enterprises generated $1.9 trillion in revenue and employed thousands across various sectors, including environmental services and water technology.