The United States has a diverse economy with significant contributions from each state. As of October 2025, California leads the country with 14.5% of the nation’s GDP, followed closely by Texas, New York, and Florida.
These four states are not only the most populous but also drive over a third of U.S. economic growth. The remaining states contribute between 1-3% to the national GDP, while 22 states account for less than 1%.
Mark Zandi’s analysis found that 23 states face high recession risk or are already in recession, including Georgia, Montana, and Wyoming.
However, other states like Texas, which is fueling 9.4% of U.S. economic growth, are expanding their economies. The state has strong energy, technology, and business services sectors, with an unemployment rate below the national average.
Virginia dominates U.S. data center infrastructure with over 600 facilities, making it the world’s digital capital. This concentration is driven by network effects, cheap power, and cloud hyperscaler clusters.
The distribution of data centers is far from even, but certain states have emerged as global powerhouses of digital infrastructure due to their favorable business environments, available land, and stable power.
Source: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-every-states-share-of-u-s-gdp