United States: economy and key statistics
United States is number 1 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $30.77 trillion in 2025. GDP per person is $90,027. The economy grew by 2.2% in 2025. Unemployment is 4.2%. In 311 Institute directories: 1,137 R&D labs, 4,839 startups, 5,071 investors, 1,614 Titans.
Part of the 311 Nations Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
National power
United States is number 1 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 86.2 out of 100: economic 98, technology 99, military 67 and human capital 70.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $30.77 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $30.77 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $90,027 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +2.2% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 2.9% | 2024 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 2025 |
| Population | 341.8 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 174.8 million | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 11% | 2024 |
| Foreign direct investment | 1.3% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 24% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 3.45% of GDP | 2023 |
| Internet users | 95% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Largest companies in United States
- Amazon (#1)
- Walmart (#2)
- UnitedHealth Group (#3)
- Apple Inc. (#4)
- McKesson Corporation (#6)
- Alphabet Inc. (#7)
- CVS Health (#8)
- Berkshire Hathaway (#9)
- ExxonMobil (#10)
- Cencora, Inc. (#12)
- Microsoft (#15)
- Costco (#16)
- The Cigna Group (#17)
- Cardinal Health, Inc. (#20)
- Nvidia (#21)
- Meta Platforms (#24)
- Elevance Health, Inc. (#25)
- Centene Corporation (#26)
- Chevron Corporation (#29)
- Ford Motor Company (#30)
Startups in United States
- 3DLT
- 3Scan
- 704Games
- 8i
- Abra
- Acorns
- AdHoc Studio
- Aether Studios
- Age X Therapeutics
- Aggro Crab
- Aha!
- Airship Syndicate
- Airtable
- Airwolf 3D
- Align Commerce
- Alivecor
- Ally Energy
- Alphaeon Corporation
- Altos Labs
- Alzheon
Investors in United States
- Greylock Partners
- Founders Fund
- Sequoia Capital
- Accel
- Y Combinator
- Craft Ventures
- Tiger Global Management
- 8VC
- In-Q-Tel
- Benchmark
- Andreessen Horowitz
- Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
- Draper Fisher Jurvetson
- Union Square Ventures
- Atlas Venture
- Bain Capital Ventures
- Battery Ventures
- Bessemer Venture Partners
- Intellectual Ventures
- ABS Capital Partners
Main export industries
United States exported goods worth about $2,063.8bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $320.1bn (15.5% of goods exports)
- Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors: $252.4bn (12.2% of goods exports)
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $213.9bn (10.4% of goods exports)
- Vehicles: $143.8bn (7.0% of goods exports)
- Aircraft, spacecraft: $134.2bn (6.5% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in North America
- Canada (#10)
- Mexico (#14)
- Puerto Rico (US) (#65)
- Dominican Republic (#66)
- Guatemala (#68)
- Costa Rica (#74)
- Panama (#82)
- Honduras (#105)
- El Salvador (#109)
- Haiti (#112)
- Trinidad and Tobago (#122)
- Jamaica (#125)
- Nicaragua (#128)
- Bahamas (#142)
- Bermuda (#153)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of United States?
United States had a GDP of $30.77 trillion in 2025, ranking number 1 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in United States?
GDP per person in United States was $90,027 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of United States growing?
The economy of United States grew by 2.2% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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