Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased in 46 states and the District of Columbia in the first quarter of 2022. New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Michigan saw modest GDP growth. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the percent change in real GDP ranged from 1.2 percent increase in New Hampshire to 9.7 percent decline in Wyoming. Nationwide, growth… Read More ›
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GDP Unexpectedly Decreases in the First Quarter
In the first quarter of 2022, real GDP declined for the first time since the pandemic recession, as inflation surged to a 40-year high and supply chain disruptions remain persistent. This quarter’s decrease reflected a deceleration in private inventory investment, decreases in exports and government spending and an increase in imports. According to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau… Read More ›
2021 State-Level GDP Data: Rebounding
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in 2021 as the economy continued to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the percent change increase in real GDP ranged from 8.6 percent in Tennessee to 0.3 percent in Alaska. Nationwide, growth in real GDP, measured on… Read More ›
Inventories Boost Fourth Quarter GDP Growth
Real GDP growth accelerated in the fourth quarter of 2021 despite omicron’s spread. This quarter’s growth reflected strong gains in private inventory investment and consumer spending. According to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.9% in the fourth quarter of 2021, after a disappointing 2.3%… Read More ›
State-Level GDP in the Third Quarter of 2021
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 37 states and the District of Columbia in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2021. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the percent change increase in real GDP ranged from 6.0 percent in Hawaii to -3.3 percent in New Hampshire and North Dakota. Nationwide, growth in… Read More ›
Economic Growth Decelerates in the Third Quarter of 2021
Real GDP growth slowed to a moderate pace in the third quarter of 2021, as supply-chain disruptions continued, the cost of living rose, and 4.3 million workers quit their jobs. According to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.0% in the third quarter of… Read More ›
State-Level GDP in the Second Quarter of 2021
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the first quarter of 2021. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the percent change increase in real GDP ranged from 9.7 percent in Nevada to 1.8 percent in Alaska. Nationwide, growth in real GDP, measured… Read More ›
State-Level GDP in the First Quarter of 2021
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the last quarter of 2020. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the percent change increase in real GDP ranged from 10.9 percent in Nevada to 2.9 percent in the District of Columbia. Nationwide, growth in… Read More ›
Strong Gain for Consumption in the First Quarter of 2021
In the first quarter of 2021, real GDP surged and approached its pre-pandemic level as the economy continued to reopen. This quarter’s growth reflected strong gains for consumer and government spending. According to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.4% in the first quarter… Read More ›
State-Level GDP in 2020
Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in 2020 compared to 2019 as a result of widespread economic shutdown due to COVID-19. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the percent change in real GDP ranged from 0.1 percent decline in Utah to 8.0 percent decline in Hawaii. Nationwide, growth in… Read More ›