Only 10 States Saw Economic Growth in Q1

What We’re Showing

This map shows the annualized percent change in real GDP by U.S. state for Q1 2025.

The data, from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, also highlights regional variations in economic growth.

Key Takeaways

• South Carolina (+1.7%) led the nation in real GDP growth, driven primarily by gains in real estate and rental and leasing.
• Iowa and Nebraska saw the steepest declines (-6.1% each), largely due to downturns in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting.
• The national economy contracted by 0.5%, with 39 states posting declines.