Mapped: Real GDP Growth by State in Q1 2025

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Published by grafico@cosmonaut.com.co on 22 agosto, 2025

Mapped: Real GDP Growth by State in Q1 2025

The first quarter of 2025 saw a challenging start for the U.S. economy. Nationally, real GDP contracted by 0.5%, marking a slowdown from the previous quarter’s modest growth.

Only 10 states posted positive economic growth, while the majority experienced declines across major industries. Sharp regional differences are noticeable with some areas buoyed by service-sector gains and others hit hard by downturns in agriculture and manufacturing.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis data highlights which states weathered early-2025’s economic turbulence and which were most negatively affected.

Southern States Show Resilience in Q1 GDP Growth

The Southeast region outperformed much of the country, with Florida (+1.4%), Alabama (+1.0%), and South Carolina (+1.7%) leading growth.

The data table below details quarterly changes in real GDP for all 50 states and the District of Columbia, measured at an annualized rate.

State/Region	Real GDP Change in Q1 2025
South Carolina	1.7%
Florida	1.4%
Alabama	1.0%
Arkansas	0.8%
North Carolina	0.8%
Mississippi	0.7%
Utah	0.5%
Pennsylvania	0.3%
Southeast region	0.3%
Michigan	0.2%

Gains were largely driven by real estate, rental, and leasing sectors, along with steady consumer spending.

South Carolina, in particular, saw the highest growth rate in the nation, continuing a trend of strong post-pandemic expansion in the state’s economy.

Agriculture-Heavy States See GDP Decline

The Plains region faced significant contraction, with Iowa and Nebraska each recording -6.1% GDP declines.

These steep drops were linked to downturns in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting, which remain central to these states’ economies.

Drought conditions and weaker commodity prices may have amplified the slowdown. Montana (-4.4%) and Wyoming (-3.1%) also posted sharp declines.

Mixed Results in Manufacturing Hubs

Manufacturing-heavy states in the Great Lakes saw varied results. Michigan managed a slight increase (+0.2%) thanks to gains in auto production and related industries.

In contrast, Illinois (-2.2%) and Minnesota (-2.4%) saw contractions, reflecting weaker demand and supply chain adjustments.

Nationwide, goods-producing industries struggled compared to service-based sectors.

Información extraída de: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-real-gdp-growth-by-state-in-q1-2025/