United States GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of United States is $32.38 trillion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2.3%. GDP per capita is $94,430.

United States GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of United States has grown from $2.86 trillion in 1980 to $32.38 trillion in 2026.

United States GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of United States. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

2.63%

Best Year

1984 (+7.2%)

Worst Year

2009 (-2.6%)

Years of Contraction

5 of 47

GDP per capita in United States rose from $89,991 in 2025 to $94,430 in 2026, an increase of 4.9%.

"United States GDP", "United States gross domestic product", and "United States economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

In Indian rupees, at approximately Rs 95.40 per US dollar, United States's 2026 GDP converts to roughly Rs 3,089.4 lakh crore.

How United States Compares to India

United States's economy is approximately 7.8x the size of India's ($4.15 trillion, rank 6).

GDP per capita in United States is approximately 33.6x higher than India's ($2,813).

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of United States

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for United States for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

United States nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$32,383,920,000,000	2.3%	$94,430	0.31%
2025	$30,767,075,000,000	2.1%	$89,991	0.56%
2024	$29,298,025,000,000	2.8%	$86,173	0.9%
2023	$27,811,500,000,000	2.9%	$82,536	0.81%
2022	$26,054,600,000,000	2.5%	$77,949	0.54%
2021	$23,725,650,000,000	6.2%	$71,366	0.35%
2020	$21,375,275,000,000	-2.1%	$64,518	0.84%
2019	$21,539,975,000,000	2.6%	$65,561	0.47%
2018	$20,656,525,000,000	3%	$63,165	0.54%
2017	$19,612,100,000,000	2.5%	$60,293	0.64%
2016	$18,804,900,000,000	1.8%	$58,180	0.72%
2015	$18,295,000,000,000	2.9%	$57,007	0.72%
2014	$17,608,125,000,000	2.5%	$55,264	0.72%
2013	$16,880,675,000,000	2.1%	$53,364	0.69%
2012	$16,253,950,000,000	2.3%	$51,737	0.71%
2011	$15,599,725,000,000	1.6%	$50,008	0.71%
2010	$15,048,975,000,000	2.7%	$48,586	0.77%
2009	$14,478,050,000,000	-2.6%	$47,102	0.87%
2008	$14,769,850,000,000	0.1%	$48,471	0.93%
2007	$14,474,250,000,000	2%	$47,943	0.99%
2006	$13,815,600,000,000	2.8%	$46,217	0.95%
2005	$13,039,200,000,000	3.5%	$44,034	0.93%
2004	$12,217,175,000,000	3.8%	$41,642	0.91%
2003	$11,456,450,000,000	2.8%	$39,405	0.94%
2002	$10,929,100,000,000	1.7%	$37,946	0.98%
2001	$10,581,925,000,000	1%	$37,101	1.03%
2000	$10,250,950,000,000	4.1%	$36,313	1.11%
1999	$9,631,175,000,000	4.8%	$34,496	1.15%
1998	$9,062,825,000,000	4.5%	$32,834	1.17%
1997	$8,577,550,000,000	4.4%	$31,440	1.2%
1996	$8,073,125,000,000	3.8%	$29,947	1.17%
1995	$7,639,750,000,000	2.7%	$28,671	1.19%
1994	$7,287,250,000,000	4%	$27,674	1.22%
1993	$6,858,550,000,000	2.8%	$26,364	1.31%
1992	$6,520,325,000,000	3.5%	$25,393	1.34%
1991	$6,158,125,000,000	-0.1%	$24,303	1.34%
1990	$5,963,125,000,000	1.9%	$23,848	1.12%
1989	$5,641,600,000,000	3.7%	$22,814	0.95%
1988	$5,236,425,000,000	4.2%	$21,376	0.91%
1987	$4,855,250,000,000	3.5%	$20,001	0.9%
1986	$4,579,625,000,000	3.5%	$19,035	0.91%
1985	$4,339,000,000,000	4.2%	$18,199	0.89%
1984	$4,037,650,000,000	7.2%	$17,086	0.88%
1983	$3,634,025,000,000	4.6%	$15,514	0.91%
1982	$3,343,800,000,000	-1.8%	$14,405	0.96%
1981	$3,207,025,000,000	2.5%	$13,949	1.01%
1980	$2,857,325,000,000	-0.3%	$12,553	—

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United States GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for United States through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

United States nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$39,031,262,000,000	1.8%	$112,242	0.29%
2030	$37,677,878,000,000	1.8%	$108,659	0.3%
2029	$36,360,580,000,000	1.9%	$105,171	0.28%
2028	$35,065,900,000,000	2.1%	$101,715	0.27%
2027	$33,790,035,000,000	2.1%	$98,278	0.26%

Compare United States to Nearby-Ranked Economies

United States ranks #1 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of United States?

The nominal GDP of United States in 2026 is $32.38 trillion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks United States 1st in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of United States?

The GDP growth rate of United States in 2026 is 2.3%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of United States?

GDP per capita in United States in 2026 is $94,430, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of United States expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of United States to reach $39.03 trillion by 2031, up from $32.38 trillion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.