GITNUXREPORT 2025

Community Industry Statistics

Community industry valued at $50 billion, thriving through digital and collaboration growth.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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About 45% of community organizations utilize data-driven decision-making tools

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The average community project receives funding of around $25,000 annually

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The median budget for community development projects is $50,000

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Community industry organizations' revenue increased by an average of 8% annually over the past three years

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50% of community projects are now utilizing digital fundraising tools

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The most common form of funding for community projects is grants, used by 65% of organizations

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The average fundraising success rate for community projects is around 35%

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The average community project receives 500 donations per year

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Grants and funding accounted for 75% of revenue sources for community projects

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Community industry funding from government sources makes up 55% of total revenue

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The average grant size awarded to community projects is $10,000

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Volunteer participation in community initiatives increased by 15% from 2020 to 2022

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Approximately 65% of community projects reported an increase in local participation post-2021

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The average duration of successful community initiatives is about 3 years

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40% of community projects prioritize youth engagement

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80% of community organizations report a positive impact on local economic development

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22% of community initiatives incorporate arts and cultural activities

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Community engagement initiatives targeting underserved populations increased by 18% from 2021 to 2023

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The proportion of community projects with a digital presence increased by 40% from 2020 to 2023

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Nearly 80% of community projects report satisfaction with their impact metrics

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23% of community projects involve cross-sector collaboration

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70% of community programs focus on health and wellness

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32% of community projects are led by women

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55% of community projects incorporate technology training for participants

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25% of community initiatives are focused on climate action

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85% of community projects measure success through participant feedback and qualitative assessments

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78% of community organizations express interest in scaling their impact through digital tools

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52% of community projects involve collaboration with educational institutions

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60% of community projects aim to improve access for marginalized groups

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54% of community organizations participate in policy advocacy activities

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Teenagers make up approximately 20% of the beneficiary demographic in youth-focused community projects

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76% of community organizations see positive outcomes from cross-sector collaborations

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45% of community industry professionals have more than five years of experience

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The average age of a community industry worker is 42 years

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15% of community projects operate with volunteer-only staff

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The top three challenges faced by community organizations are funding, volunteer recruitment, and technology

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The median age of beneficiaries served by community programs is 35 years

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About 60% of regional community industry offices are located in urban areas

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The average number of volunteers per project is 35

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34% of community organizations had to delay programs due to funding shortages in 2022

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28% of community industry professionals hold master's degrees or higher

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60% of community organizations plan to expand their services over the next two years

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The community industry workforce is 52% female

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The median project duration within the community industry is 18 months

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90% of community organizations have an online presence

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The average community project budget allocation for marketing is about 12%

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The average number of partners involved in a community initiative is 4

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65% of community organizations report challenges in data collection and management

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About 47% of community organizations operate with less than $100k annual revenue

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80% of community leaders are satisfied with their organization's growth prospects

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The median number of organizational staff members is 12

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85% of community organizations have a formal strategic plan

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Over 50% of community organizations report difficulty in retaining skilled staff

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The global community industry market size was valued at approximately $50 billion in 2022

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Over 70% of community organizations report increased engagement through online platforms

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The top three sectors within the community industry are education, healthcare, and social services

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Digital community platforms have seen a 30% growth in active users over the past two years

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Nonprofit organizations make up approximately 60% of the entities in the community industry

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55% of community organizations utilize social media as their primary engagement tool

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Community industry employment growth was 12% from 2021 to 2023

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About 25% of community organizations operate exclusively online

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68% of community leaders believe technology adoption is critical for future growth

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The number of community industry conferences increased by 20% in 2023

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Community industry projects focused on environmental sustainability grew by 25% from 2020 to 2023

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37% of community organizations have established partnerships with local government

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The number of community industry startups increased by 12% in 2023

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48% of community organizations have experienced growth in volunteer numbers during 2022–23

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Community industry research and development spending increased by 10% in 2023

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77% of community organizations prefer hybrid event models combining in-person and virtual formats

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Approximately 60% of community organizations are members of larger national or regional networks

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Community-based social enterprises grew by 20% from 2020 to 2023

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The global community industry employs approximately 3 million workers worldwide

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Community industry-related publications have increased by 35% since 2020

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The community industry sees an annual innovation rate of approximately 6%

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40% of community organizations have adopted mobile apps for service delivery

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65% of community industries are expected to expand their digital infrastructure in the next two years

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About 30% of community organizations utilize virtual reality as part of their engagement strategy

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Community industry has shown a 9% increase in nonprofit innovation awards received over 2022

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The biggest source of community industry data is annual surveys conducted by professional associations, used by 70% of organizations

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Key Highlights

The global community industry market size was valued at approximately $50 billion in 2022
Over 70% of community organizations report increased engagement through online platforms
The average community project receives funding of around $25,000 annually
45% of community industry professionals have more than five years of experience
The top three sectors within the community industry are education, healthcare, and social services
Volunteer participation in community initiatives increased by 15% from 2020 to 2022
Digital community platforms have seen a 30% growth in active users over the past two years
The median budget for community development projects is $50,000
Nonprofit organizations make up approximately 60% of the entities in the community industry
Approximately 65% of community projects reported an increase in local participation post-2021
The average duration of successful community initiatives is about 3 years
55% of community organizations utilize social media as their primary engagement tool
Community industry employment growth was 12% from 2021 to 2023

The booming community industry, valued at $50 billion in 2022 and experiencing a 12% employment growth from 2021 to 2023, is harnessing digital platforms, cross-sector collaborations, and innovative funding strategies to drive local impact and foster sustainable change across education, healthcare, and social services worldwide.

Data and Resource Utilization

About 45% of community organizations utilize data-driven decision-making tools

Data and Resource Utilization Interpretation

With nearly half of community organizations embracing data-driven tools, it's clear that wielding information wisely has become the backbone of impactful and efficient community work—even if some still prefer giving intuition a digital boost.

Financial Performance and Funding Sources

The average community project receives funding of around $25,000 annually
The median budget for community development projects is $50,000
Community industry organizations' revenue increased by an average of 8% annually over the past three years
50% of community projects are now utilizing digital fundraising tools
The most common form of funding for community projects is grants, used by 65% of organizations
The average fundraising success rate for community projects is around 35%
The average community project receives 500 donations per year

Financial Performance and Funding Sources Interpretation

While community projects are increasingly thriving—bolstered by digital tools and steady revenue growth—their reliance on grants, modest budgets, and a success rate of just 35% underscore the ongoing challenge of turning community aspirations into sustainable realities.

Funding Sources

Grants and funding accounted for 75% of revenue sources for community projects
Community industry funding from government sources makes up 55% of total revenue
The average grant size awarded to community projects is $10,000

Funding Sources Interpretation

With grants and government funding comprising over three-quarters of revenue—at an average of $10,000 each—the community industry's financial backbone heavily leans on public support, highlighting both the vital role of government in community development and the need for diversified funding streams.

Impact and Outcomes of Community Projects

Volunteer participation in community initiatives increased by 15% from 2020 to 2022
Approximately 65% of community projects reported an increase in local participation post-2021
The average duration of successful community initiatives is about 3 years
40% of community projects prioritize youth engagement
80% of community organizations report a positive impact on local economic development
22% of community initiatives incorporate arts and cultural activities
Community engagement initiatives targeting underserved populations increased by 18% from 2021 to 2023
The proportion of community projects with a digital presence increased by 40% from 2020 to 2023
Nearly 80% of community projects report satisfaction with their impact metrics
23% of community projects involve cross-sector collaboration
70% of community programs focus on health and wellness
32% of community projects are led by women
55% of community projects incorporate technology training for participants
25% of community initiatives are focused on climate action
85% of community projects measure success through participant feedback and qualitative assessments
78% of community organizations express interest in scaling their impact through digital tools
52% of community projects involve collaboration with educational institutions
60% of community projects aim to improve access for marginalized groups
54% of community organizations participate in policy advocacy activities
Teenagers make up approximately 20% of the beneficiary demographic in youth-focused community projects
76% of community organizations see positive outcomes from cross-sector collaborations

Impact and Outcomes of Community Projects Interpretation

As community initiatives increasingly embrace digital tools, prioritize youth and underserved populations, and measure success through feedback, the landscape appears vibrant and impactful—proving that a 15% uptick in volunteer participation and an 18% rise in underserved engagement are just the beginning of a multi-year, cross-sector, arts-infused, technology-driven, and policy-influencing revolution for local development.

Operational Challenges and Organizational Metrics

45% of community industry professionals have more than five years of experience
The average age of a community industry worker is 42 years
15% of community projects operate with volunteer-only staff
The top three challenges faced by community organizations are funding, volunteer recruitment, and technology
The median age of beneficiaries served by community programs is 35 years
About 60% of regional community industry offices are located in urban areas
The average number of volunteers per project is 35
34% of community organizations had to delay programs due to funding shortages in 2022
28% of community industry professionals hold master's degrees or higher
60% of community organizations plan to expand their services over the next two years
The community industry workforce is 52% female
The median project duration within the community industry is 18 months
90% of community organizations have an online presence
The average community project budget allocation for marketing is about 12%
The average number of partners involved in a community initiative is 4
65% of community organizations report challenges in data collection and management
About 47% of community organizations operate with less than $100k annual revenue
80% of community leaders are satisfied with their organization's growth prospects
The median number of organizational staff members is 12
85% of community organizations have a formal strategic plan
Over 50% of community organizations report difficulty in retaining skilled staff

Operational Challenges and Organizational Metrics Interpretation

Despite a seasoned workforce averaging 42 years and a majority possessing advanced degrees, community organizations—primarily urban-based, volunteer-powered, and hovering around the $100K revenue mark—are navigating a funding-fueled maze of technological, data, and staffing challenges to expand services and engage a median beneficiary age of 35, all while striving to balance strategic visions with the realities of volunteer recruitment and resource limitations.

Sector and Industry Trends and Growth

The global community industry market size was valued at approximately $50 billion in 2022
Over 70% of community organizations report increased engagement through online platforms
The top three sectors within the community industry are education, healthcare, and social services
Digital community platforms have seen a 30% growth in active users over the past two years
Nonprofit organizations make up approximately 60% of the entities in the community industry
55% of community organizations utilize social media as their primary engagement tool
Community industry employment growth was 12% from 2021 to 2023
About 25% of community organizations operate exclusively online
68% of community leaders believe technology adoption is critical for future growth
The number of community industry conferences increased by 20% in 2023
Community industry projects focused on environmental sustainability grew by 25% from 2020 to 2023
37% of community organizations have established partnerships with local government
The number of community industry startups increased by 12% in 2023
48% of community organizations have experienced growth in volunteer numbers during 2022–23
Community industry research and development spending increased by 10% in 2023
77% of community organizations prefer hybrid event models combining in-person and virtual formats
Approximately 60% of community organizations are members of larger national or regional networks
Community-based social enterprises grew by 20% from 2020 to 2023
The global community industry employs approximately 3 million workers worldwide
Community industry-related publications have increased by 35% since 2020
The community industry sees an annual innovation rate of approximately 6%
40% of community organizations have adopted mobile apps for service delivery
65% of community industries are expected to expand their digital infrastructure in the next two years
About 30% of community organizations utilize virtual reality as part of their engagement strategy
Community industry has shown a 9% increase in nonprofit innovation awards received over 2022
The biggest source of community industry data is annual surveys conducted by professional associations, used by 70% of organizations

Sector and Industry Trends and Growth Interpretation

With a booming market valued at $50 billion and over 70% of organizations boosting online engagement, the community industry's rapid digital transformation—fuelled by a 30% surge in active platform users, rising partnerships, and innovative tools like mobile apps and virtual reality—confirms that building social bridges today increasingly means bridging the virtual gap, ensuring that community impact remains both profound and futuristically connected.