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Illinois GDP compared with countries, 1997 to 2025

Illinois GDP was $1,240.98 billion in 2025, number 5 among states. Compare its economy with Saudi Arabia and other country peers.

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  • Illinois: $416.02B in 1997, $1,240.98B in 2025 (3.0× higher).
  • Saudi Arabia: $165.96B in 1997, $1,276.94B in 2025 (7.7× higher). Its low point was $146.78B in 1998.
  • Netherlands: $417.51B in 1997, $1,332.77B in 2025 (3.2× higher).
  • Switzerland: $298.87B in 1997, $1,043.53B in 2025 (3.5× higher). Its low point was $282.33B in 2000.

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Illinois produced $1,240.98 billion in 2025, placing it at number 5 among the states by total GDP. Its closest displayed country comparison is Saudi Arabia, at $1,276.94 billion in the same year. The state figure rose from $416.01 billion in 1997, a nominal change of 198.3%. The largest year-to-year dollar move in the displayed state series came in 2021, when output increased by $93.49 billion.

The comparison follows Illinois alongside Saudi Arabia, Netherlands and Switzerland 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.

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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.

Illinois GDP compared with countries, GDP in current US$ billions, 1997 to 2025, 1997–2025
DateIllinoisSaudi ArabiaNetherlandsSwitzerland
1997$416.02B$165.96B$417.51B$298.87B
1998$436.53B$146.78B$438.61B$306.91B
1999$459.97B$161.72B$447.78B$301.91B
2000$486.09B$189.52B$417.65B$282.33B
2001$499.62B$184.14B$432.54B$290.16B
2002$511.49B$189.61B$475.53B$313.93B
2003$528.58B$215.81B$582.44B$366.56B
2004$560.08B$258.74B$661.23B$409.01B
2005$589.15B$328.46B$688.13B$424.51B
2006$624.07B$376.90B$737.59B$448.37B
2007$649.31B$415.97B$853.50B$498.99B
2008$649.68B$519.80B$957.90B$574.70B
2009$645.84B$429.10B$878.95B$563.66B
2010$663.93B$528.21B$852.47B$610.00B
2011$691.81B$680.66B$913.14B$727.23B
2012$725.48B$751.92B$845.69B$697.88B
2013$742.89B$769.76B$883.95B$718.75B
2014$772.29B$787.15B$901.56B$741.17B
2015$802.59B$693.41B$775.74B$706.20B
2016$813.56B$689.28B$797.16B$698.61B
2017$832.83B$741.27B$848.23B$706.66B
2018$871.02B$886.57B$929.73B$740.77B
2019$896.16B$888.89B$928.90B$736.39B
2020$866.53B$767.95B$932.56B$756.10B
2021$960.02B$982.66B$1,054.47B$840.71B
2022$1,047.92B$1,239.08B$1,046.54B$858.48B
2023$1,118.16B$1,218.59B$1,135.48B$928.44B
2024$1,175.75B$1,254.14B$1,213.94B$969.92B
2025$1,240.98B$1,276.94B$1,332.77B$1,043.53B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GDP of Illinois?

Illinois GDP was $1,240.98 billion in 2025, in current US dollars according to the BEA all-industry series. It ranked 5 among the 50 states.

Which country has an economy close in size to Illinois?

Among the displayed same-year comparisons, Saudi Arabia is closest: $1,276.94 billion versus $1,240.98 billion for Illinois 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 198.3% 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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