GDP Growth

State GDP Growth
State GDP Growth
1.TexasTexas7.00%
2.OregonOregon5.6%
3.NevadaNevada5.3%
4.West VirginiaWest Virginia5.2%
5.New MexicoNew Mexico4.8%
6.WyomingWyoming4.5%
7.TennesseeTennessee4.3%
8.OklahomaOklahoma4.3%
9.UtahUtah4.2%
10.AlaskaAlaska4.1%
11.AlabamaAlabama3.9%
12.FloridaFlorida3.7%
13.WashingtonWashington3.7%
14.IdahoIdaho3.6%
15.GeorgiaGeorgia3.4%
16.PennsylvaniaPennsylvania3.2%
17.ArkansasArkansas3.2%
18.North CarolinaNorth Carolina3.2%
19.ArizonaArizona3.2%
20.MassachusettsMassachusetts2.9%
21.DelawareDelaware2.7%
22.ColoradoColorado2.7%
23.New HampshireNew Hampshire2.5%
24.CaliforniaCalifornia2.4%
25.MaineMaine2.3%
26.VermontVermont2.2%
27.KentuckyKentucky2.2%
28.LouisianaLouisiana2.2%
29.VirginiaVirginia2.1%
30.MissouriMissouri1.9%
31.South CarolinaSouth Carolina1.8%
32.MississippiMississippi1.5%
33.IndianaIndiana1.4%
34.MinnesotaMinnesota1.3%
35.MontanaMontana1.3%
36.HawaiiHawaii1.2%
37.New JerseyNew Jersey1.1%
38.WisconsinWisconsin1.1%
39.New YorkNew York0%
40.IllinoisIllinois0.7%
41.KansasKansas0.7%
42.North DakotaNorth Dakota0.7%
43.Rhode IslandRhode Island0.4%
44.OhioOhio0.4%
45.MarylandMaryland0.3%
46.MichiganMichigan0.3%
47.ConnecticutConnecticut0.1%
48.South DakotaSouth Dakota-4.3%
49.NebraskaNebraska-3.4%
50.IowaIowa-1.2%

Introduction

Economies, are significant not in their static state but in their dynamic progression. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP), or as synonymous with Gross State Product (GSP) at the state level, quantifies this dynamism, reflecting the health of an economy by the monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a state's borders. It lays bare the economic veins, revealing the pulsating flows of production, consumption, government spending, and net exports. It forms a comprehensive view, integrating the income earned and expenditure incurred, displaying the economic rhythm in quarterly heartbeats.

  • Texas leads the pack with an impressive 7.0% GDP growth, closely followed by Oregon (5.6%), Nevada (5.3%), West Virginia (5.2%), and New Mexico (4.8%). This top-five list is an interesting blend of states known for energy, technology, and tourism.
  • Despite being known for its extensive agricultural production, states of the Midwest like South Dakota (-4.3%), Nebraska (-3.4%), and Iowa (-1.2%) showcase a slump, implying the existence of recessional or stagnation trends in these territories.
  • On the eastern seaboard, the GDP Growth varies, with modest growth rates exhibited by New Jersey (1.1%), New York (0%), and Connecticut (0.1%) while Delaware stands noticeably higher at 2.7%.
  • In contrast, the states on the western coastline show a robust economic vigor. Oregon demonstrates strong economic growth with a 5.6% GDP growth rate while California, the nation's largest economy, maintains a steady stride at 2.4%.
  • The southern states display an inspiring growth narrative with Tennessee (4.3%), Oklahoma (4.3%), and Alabama (3.9%) registering robust growth, signifying the growing clout of these states in the national economy.

States with the Biggest GDP Growth

Leading the pack of United States regions with the most significant GDP growth is Texas. The Lone Star state boasted an amazing 7.00% GDP growth in just one year. This impressive growth can be attributed to the state's diversified economy, with key sectors including energy, aeronautics, technology, and biomedical research. Following in second place, Oregon experienced an impressive 5.6% increase in its state GDP. Renowned for its technology industry, Oregon continues to thrive and make substantial economic strides. Nevada is hot on Oregon's heels, with a GDP growth of 5.3%. Known for its robust tourism industry, Nevada's significant growth reflects the resurgence of travel and leisure in the silver state. Sitting comfortably in the fourth position is West Virginia with a GDP growth of 5.2%. With an economy centered on mining and heavy industry, the state's economic growth continues its upward trajectory. New Mexico, known for its oil and gas production as well as federal government spending, saw a significant GDP growth of 4.8%, putting it in the fifth position. Next, we head to Wyoming which experienced a GDP growth of 4.5%. Wyoming's economy is primarily driven by mineral extraction, tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing industries. Tennessee and Oklahoma achieved equal GDP growth rates of 4.3%, reflecting their success in sectors like automotive manufacturing, energy, and healthcare. Utah, with its diverse economy comprising sectors like mining, petroleum, tourism, and a growing tech industry, saw a GDP growth of 4.2%. Finally, Alaska concluded the top ten states with the biggest GDP growth, with a growth rate of 4.1%, driven by sectors like natural resource extraction, federal government spending, and tourism. States with the Biggest GDP Growth:

  1. Texas - 7.00%
  2. Oregon - 5.6%
  3. Nevada - 5.3%
  4. West Virginia - 5.2%
  5. New Mexico - 4.8%
  6. Wyoming - 4.5%
  7. Tennessee - 4.3%
  8. Oklahoma - 4.3%
  9. Utah - 4.2%
  10. Alaska - 4.1%

By Region

Alabama

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Alabama

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

3.9%

#11

Alaska

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Alaska

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

4.1%

#10

Arizona

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Arizona

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

3.2%

#19

Arkansas

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Arkansas

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

3.2%

#17

California

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California

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

2.4%

#24

Colorado

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Colorado

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

2.7%

#22

Connecticut

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Connecticut

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

0.1%

#47

Delaware

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Delaware

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

2.7%

#21

Florida

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Florida

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

3.7%

#12

Georgia

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Georgia

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

3.4%

#15

Hawaii

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Hawaii

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

1.2%

#36

Idaho

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Idaho

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

3.6%

#14

Illinois

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Illinois

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

0.7%

#40

Indiana

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Indiana

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

1.4%

#33

Iowa

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Iowa

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

-1.2%

#50

Kansas

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Kansas

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

0.7%

#41

Kentucky

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Kentucky

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

2.2%

#27

Louisiana

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Louisiana

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

2.2%

#28

Maine

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Maine

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

2.3%

#25

Maryland

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Maryland

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

0.3%

#45

Massachusetts

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Massachusetts

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

2.9%

#20

Michigan

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Michigan

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

0.3%

#46

Minnesota

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Minnesota

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

1.3%

#34

Mississippi

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Mississippi

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

1.5%

#32

Missouri

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Missouri

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

1.9%

#30

Montana

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Montana

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

1.3%

#35

Nebraska

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Nebraska

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

-3.4%

#49

Nevada

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Nevada

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

5.3%

#3

New Hampshire

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New Hampshire

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

2.5%

#23

New Jersey

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New Jersey

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

1.1%

#37

New Mexico

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New Mexico

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

4.8%

#5

New York

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New York

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

0%

#39

North Carolina

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North Carolina

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

3.2%

#18

North Dakota

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North Dakota

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

0.7%

#42

Ohio

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Ohio

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

0.4%

#44

Oklahoma

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Oklahoma

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

4.3%

#8

Oregon

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Oregon

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

5.6%

#2

Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

3.2%

#16

Rhode Island

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Rhode Island

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

0.4%

#43

South Carolina

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South Carolina

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

1.8%

#31

South Dakota

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South Dakota

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

-4.3%

#48

Tennessee

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Tennessee

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

4.3%

#7

Texas

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Texas

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

7.00%

#1

Utah

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Utah

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

4.2%

#9

Vermont

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Vermont

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

2.2%

#26

Virginia

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Virginia

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

2.1%

#29

Washington

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Washington

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

3.7%

#13

West Virginia

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West Virginia

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

5.2%

#4

Wisconsin

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Wisconsin

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

1.1%

#38

Wyoming

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Wyoming

Metric

Value

Rank

State GDP Growth

4.5%

#6