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Orlando in numbers.

This page gathers figures on the population, economy, visitors and major projects of the Orlando region. Each one links to its official source.

Figures last checked on Oct 17, 2026.
People

2,957,672 people live in the Orlando metro area.

The metro area covers Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake counties. It added 37,690 residents between 2024 and 2025, and most of that growth came from abroad.

2.96M
Metro population
+30,785
New residents from international migration in one year
23.0%
Residents born outside the U.S.
34.7%
Hispanic or Latino residents
38.5%
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
3.23M
Projected metro population in 2030 (medium scenario)
Economy

The regional economy grew faster than the U.S. in 2024.

Real GDP of the four counties grew 3.5% in 2024, against 2.8% for the country. Florida has no state personal income tax.

$233.2B
GDP of the four metro counties, up 3.5% in real terms (U.S.: 2.8%)
2nd
Best large city to start a business, among 100 U.S. cities
2026 · WalletHub
4.6%
Unemployment rate (preliminary)
5th
Florida in the State Tax Competitiveness Index. No state personal income tax
2026 Index · Tax Foundation
45,000+
Workforce in modeling, simulation and training
70,674
Students at the University of Central Florida, with $237.4M in research funding
Fall 2025 / FY2025 · University of Central Florida
Visitors and airport

76.7 million people visited Orlando in 2025.

Orlando was the most visited destination in the United States in 2025. Its airport handled 57.7 million passengers and is carrying out a $6.9 billion capital improvement program.

76.7M
Visitors, a record for the destination
$98.6B
Economic impact of tourism in the three-county region (Orange, Osceola, Seminole)
476,541
Jobs supported by tourism in the three-county region
$7.1B
State and local taxes generated by tourism in the three-county region
57.7M
Passengers at Orlando International Airport, 7th in North America
$6.9B
Airport capital improvement program
Major projects

What is being built in Orlando.

Each project below is confirmed on the website of the company or public agency that runs it.

Orlando International Airport, Terminal C

New wing with gates 250–254, $462M
Opened Jun 30, 2026

Universal Epic Universe

750-acre development with five themed worlds and three hotels
Open

Westcourt, Downtown Orlando

About $500M; 265-key Kimpton hotel, 269 residences, 300,000 sq ft of offices and a 3,500-capacity venue
General contractor named May 2026; early site work

Siemens Energy, Lake Nona

More than 242,000 sq ft in Lake Nona for a team of just under 3,000 people, with hybrid work
Announced Aug 2025; relocation planned for 2027

InterContinental Orlando, International Drive

700 rooms, including 84 suites
Opening planned for 2028

Grand Hyatt Orlando

About 2,500 rooms in phases, on 45 acres next to the convention center
Approvals expected over the next several years (Aug 2024)

Sunbridge

27,000 acres across Orange and Osceola counties; up to 30,000 homes
Development accelerating in 2026

I-4 Beyond the Ultimate

About 40 miles of Interstate 4 being rebuilt
Segment by segment; two interchanges due in 2027
Conventions and trade shows

Orlando's convention center has over 2 million square feet of exhibition space.

The Orange County Convention Center brings more than 1.5 million attendees to the region each year.

2.06M
Square feet of exhibition space
~200
Events a year on average in recent years, including 115 conventions and trade shows
1.5M+
Attendees a year
$3.9B
Annual economic impact in Central Florida

Trade shows coming to Orlando.

The list comes from the convention center calendar and the organizers' websites. Events drop off the list once they end.

Oct 20 – Oct 22, 2026
Procore Groundbreak
Orange County Convention Center
Construction technology
Oct 25 – Oct 27, 2026
IACP 2026
Orange County Convention Center
Public safety
Oct 25 – Oct 27, 2026
Pizza Tomorrow Summit & Florida Restaurant Show
Orange County Convention Center
Foodservice
Nov 3 – Nov 5, 2026
Advanced Textiles Expo
Orange County Convention Center
Industrial textiles
Nov 8 – Nov 10, 2026
ACR Annual Meeting
Orange County Convention Center
Healthcare
Nov 17 – Nov 20, 2026
Orange County Convention Center
Attractions industry
Nov 18 – Nov 20, 2026
Athletic Business Show
Orange County Convention Center
Sports facilities
Nov 22 – Nov 24, 2026
Orange County Convention Center
Physics and engineering
Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2026
I/ITSEC 2026
Orange County Convention Center
Simulation and defense
Dec 5 – Dec 9, 2026
ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Orange County Convention Center
Pharmacy
Jan 6 – Jan 7, 2027
The ASI Show
Orange County Convention Center
Promotional products
Jan 6 – Jan 8, 2027
Fire Rescue East
Orange County Convention Center
Fire and EMS
Jan 6 – Jan 8, 2027
Surf Expo
Orange County Convention Center
Watersports and resort retail
Jan 11 – Jan 14, 2027
Orange County Convention Center
Aerospace
Jan 24 – Jan 26, 2027
Florida Encounter
Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee
Tourism and meetings
Jan 26 – Jan 29, 2027
Orange County Convention Center
Education technology
Jan 26 – Jan 29, 2027
Orange County Convention Center
Golf industry
Feb 11 – Feb 13, 2027
The NAFEM Show
Orange County Convention Center
Foodservice equipment
Feb 14 – Feb 18, 2027
BICSI Winter Conference
Orange County Convention Center
ICT infrastructure
Feb 18 – Feb 20, 2027
NADA Show 2027
Orange County Convention Center
Automotive retail
Feb 25 – Feb 27, 2027
Orgill Spring Dealer Market
Orange County Convention Center
Hardware distribution
Mar 1 – Mar 4, 2027
SCOPE Summit
Rosen Shingle Creek
Clinical research
Mar 3 – Mar 5, 2027
AIMEXPO
Orange County Convention Center
Powersports
Mar 5 – Mar 7, 2027
Do it Best Spring Market
Orange County Convention Center
Hardware distribution
Mar 8 – Mar 10, 2027
ATA TMC Annual Meeting
Orange County Convention Center
Trucking and logistics
Mar 17 – Mar 19, 2027
Global Pet Expo
Orange County Convention Center
Pet industry
Apr 2 – Apr 7, 2027
AACR Annual Meeting
Orange County Convention Center
Oncology research
Apr 6 – Apr 9, 2027
Coverings 2027
Orange County Convention Center
Tile, stone and construction
Apr 13 – Apr 15, 2027
MRO Americas
Orange County Convention Center
Aviation maintenance
May 3 – May 7, 2027
NPE2027: The Plastics Show
Orange County Convention Center
Plastics
May 17 – May 19, 2027
GEOINT Symposium
Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee
Geospatial intelligence
Jun 16 – Jun 18, 2027
InfoComm 2027
Orange County Convention Center
Professional audiovisual
Jul 13 – Jul 16, 2027
ICAST 2027
Orange County Convention Center
Sportfishing trade
Source: Orange County Convention Center calendar and organizers' websites. Dates can change; confirm with the organizer.

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