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Delaware GDP compared with countries, 1997 to 2025

Delaware GDP was $121.94 billion in 2025, number 41 among states. Compare its economy with Angola and other country peers.

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  • Delaware: $33.30B in 1997, $121.94B in 2025 (3.7× higher).
  • Angola: $7.65B in 1997, $122.18B in 2025 (16× higher). It peaked at $153.45B in 2014.
  • Guatemala: $17.79B in 1997, $123.31B in 2025 (6.9× higher).
  • Ethiopia: $8.80B in 1997, $126.36B in 2025 (14× higher). It peaked at $149.74B in 2024.

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At $121.94 billion, Delaware output in 2025 was $0.23 billion below the economy of Angola. Its closest displayed country comparison is Angola, at $122.17 billion in the same year. The state figure rose from $33.30 billion in 1997, a nominal change of 266.2%. The largest year-to-year dollar move in the displayed state series came in 2022, when output increased by $14.60 billion.

The comparison follows Delaware alongside Angola, Guatemala and Ethiopia from 1997 through 2025. These countries are the three closest eligible economies by final-year GDP, with complete annual data over the same interval. State figures come from the BEA all-industry GDP series and country figures from the World Bank. Values are in current US dollars, so inflation and exchange-rate movements affect the comparison. Total output is not household income, a living-standard ranking or GDP per person.

The data

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, SAGDP2 all-industry state GDP; World Bank WDI NY.GDP.MKTP.CD for countries; current US$ billions. Retrieved November 5, 2026. Nominal GDP, not adjusted for inflation. Country GDP source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Country peers are the three closest eligible economies in the final common year; complete annual coverage is required.

Delaware GDP compared with countries, GDP in current US$ billions, 1997 to 2025, 1997–2025
DateDelawareAngolaGuatemalaEthiopia
1997$33.30B$7.65B$17.79B$8.80B
1998$37.17B$6.51B$19.40B$8.01B
1999$40.45B$6.15B$18.32B$7.89B
2000$43.56B$9.13B$19.29B$8.24B
2001$46.37B$8.94B$18.41B$8.23B
2002$45.87B$17.31B$20.44B$7.85B
2003$47.84B$20.34B$21.58B$8.62B
2004$51.67B$27.00B$23.58B$10.13B
2005$52.05B$41.40B$26.78B$12.40B
2006$55.57B$58.65B$29.74B$15.28B
2007$56.71B$73.04B$33.57B$19.71B
2008$55.25B$98.79B$38.50B$27.07B
2009$57.73B$81.71B$37.13B$32.44B
2010$58.13B$95.55B$40.68B$29.93B
2011$61.38B$125.55B$46.88B$31.95B
2012$62.34B$143.57B$49.59B$43.31B
2013$62.06B$148.85B$53.00B$47.65B
2014$68.61B$153.45B$57.85B$55.61B
2015$72.35B$102.54B$62.19B$62.10B
2016$70.02B$60.77B$66.05B$68.48B
2017$69.56B$85.63B$71.65B$76.37B
2018$73.38B$90.51B$73.33B$83.34B
2019$78.64B$81.19B$77.17B$91.84B
2020$78.96B$58.51B$77.72B$98.68B
2021$87.24B$78.28B$86.46B$109.07B
2022$101.84B$128.23B$95.61B$123.14B
2023$109.43B$106.04B$104.30B$135.87B
2024$111.87B$103.08B$113.22B$149.74B
2025$121.94B$122.18B$123.31B$126.36B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GDP of Delaware?

Delaware GDP was $121.94 billion in 2025, in current US dollars according to the BEA all-industry series. It ranked 41 among the 50 states.

Which country has an economy close in size to Delaware?

Among the displayed same-year comparisons, Angola is closest: $122.17 billion versus $121.94 billion for Delaware in 2025. Countries are selected by total GDP and complete annual coverage, not by similarity in population or economic structure.

Are these GDP figures adjusted for inflation?

No. Both the BEA state figures and World Bank country figures are nominal GDP in current US dollars. The 266.2% change since 1997 is therefore not a measure of inflation-adjusted growth.

Where does this data come from?

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, SAGDP2 all-industry state GDP; World Bank WDI NY.GDP.MKTP.CD for countries; current US$ billions. Retrieved November 5, 2026. Nominal GDP, not adjusted for inflation. Country GDP source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Country peers are the three closest eligible economies in the final common year; complete annual coverage is required. You can download the full table as a CSV from this page.

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