Largest state GDPs in the United States - California Texas New York Florida

California has the largest GDP among states, which is to be expected since the state is more than 50% larger in terms of population than Texas, the next largest state.

California’s GDP in 2008 was $1,847 billion followed by Texas with $1,224 billion and New York with $1,143 billion. The next largest state GDPs were in Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, North Carolina and Georgia. Virginia ($397 billion) and Michigan ($383 billion) are the next largest state economies.

Top State economies in 2008

Gross domestic product in $ billions

  1. California GDP (1,847)
  2. Texas GDP (1,224)
  3. New York GDP (1,144)
  4. Florida GDP (744)
  5. Illinois GDP (634)
  6. Pennsylvania GDP (553)
  7. New Jersey GDP (475)
  8. Ohio GDP (472)
  9. North Carolina GDP (400)
  10. Georgia GDP (398)
  11. Virginia GDP (397)
  12. Michigan GDP (383)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

States with the highest GDP