Volkswagen sustains 164,470 jobs in America and contributes $43.9 billion to the nation's economy.
In 2024, the economic impact of Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) and its network of authorized dealerships was substantial, contributing to the U.S. economy, employment, and community.
With headquarters in Reston, Virginia and a network of nearly 1,000 independent dealerships, VWGoA employs close to 10,000 people nationwide, a figure that has significantly grown since 2019. The company's operations directly employ over 48,000 people, with an additional 116,000 jobs supported through indirect and induced economic activity[1][2][3].
The total annual economic output generated by VWGoA and its dealerships reached nearly $44 billion, a figure that represents the combined economic activity stemming from manufacturing, research, dealerships, and related services throughout the country[1][2]. This represents an increase of more than $10 billion compared to 2019.
VWGoA's employment footprint has expanded notably, with U.S. manufacturing jobs increasing by over 30% to nearly 4,000 employees, primarily through operations at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant, which assembles models such as the ID.4, Atlas, and Atlas Cross Sport[2][3]. The plant contributes to the state's $6.7 billion in gross economic output from VW-related activities and sustains nearly 17,000 jobs.
Beyond economic output and employment, VWGoA invested about $190 million into infrastructure projects like Electrify America and donated over $7.5 million to U.S. charitable causes focused on education, youth development, and environmental programs, highlighting its broader community involvement[2][3].
Deloitte's findings reflect the scale of VWGoA's integration into U.S. economic life and highlight its growing role in reshaping the American automotive landscape. VWGoA remains a central player in the transformation of mobility in the United States, with its efforts aligned with the company's broader transition toward electrification, autonomy, and sustainable transportation solutions.
Sources: [1] Volkswagen Group of America. (2024). Economic Impact Report. [2] Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. (2024). Volkswagen Group of America Economic Impact Report. [3] Deloitte. (2024). Volkswagen Group of America Impact Analysis.
In the economic impact report of 2024, Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) is shown to have a substantial role in various U.S. industries, contributing to finance and business sectors through its annual economic output of nearly $44 billion. VWGoA's operations support over 164,000 jobs in total, either directly or indirectly, and the company employs almost 10,000 people nationwide, a figure that has considerably increased since 2019.
