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Iowa GDP compared with countries, 1997 to 2025

Iowa GDP was $271.94 billion in 2025, number 32 among states. Compare its economy with New Zealand and other country peers.

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  • Iowa: $82.81B in 1997, $271.94B in 2025 (3.3× higher).
  • New Zealand: $66.08B in 1997, $264.06B in 2025 (4.0× higher). Its low point was $52.62B in 2000.
  • Greece: $138.77B in 1997, $280.64B in 2025 (2.0× higher). It peaked at $351.12B in 2008.
  • Algeria: $48.18B in 1997, $287.03B in 2025 (6.0× higher).

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At $271.94 billion, Iowa output in 2025 was $7.88 billion above the economy of New Zealand. Its closest displayed country comparison is New Zealand, at $264.06 billion in the same year. The state figure rose from $82.81 billion in 1997, a nominal change of 228.4%. The largest year-to-year dollar move in the displayed state series came in 2021, when output increased by $23.45 billion.

The comparison follows Iowa alongside New Zealand, Greece and Algeria 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.

Iowa GDP compared with countries, GDP in current US$ billions, 1997 to 2025, 1997–2025
DateIowaNew ZealandGreeceAlgeria
1997$82.81B$66.08B$138.77B$48.18B
1998$84.63B$56.23B$139.61B$48.19B
1999$87.77B$58.76B$137.13B$48.64B
2000$93.13B$52.62B$125.76B$54.79B
2001$94.92B$53.87B$132.05B$59.41B
2002$98.67B$66.63B$150.25B$61.52B
2003$105.33B$88.25B$196.93B$73.48B
2004$117.15B$103.91B$234.98B$91.91B
2005$122.87B$114.72B$242.32B$107.05B
2006$127.67B$111.54B$269.07B$123.08B
2007$137.59B$137.19B$314.23B$142.48B
2008$137.75B$133.44B$351.12B$180.38B
2009$137.09B$121.66B$326.83B$150.32B
2010$142.50B$146.89B$296.42B$177.79B
2011$149.03B$168.46B$283.23B$218.33B
2012$158.55B$176.51B$238.84B$227.14B
2013$162.42B$190.94B$236.56B$229.70B
2014$173.73B$201.44B$233.91B$238.94B
2015$181.47B$178.15B$194.57B$187.49B
2016$183.84B$188.98B$193.10B$180.76B
2017$187.13B$206.56B$200.38B$189.88B
2018$193.16B$211.73B$213.30B$194.55B
2019$196.33B$213.09B$207.31B$193.46B
2020$197.36B$213.32B$191.36B$164.87B
2021$220.81B$253.73B$218.30B$186.23B
2022$242.87B$249.72B$217.99B$225.58B
2023$255.53B$256.37B$242.95B$247.92B
2024$265.09B$261.50B$256.24B$269.32B
2025$271.94B$264.06B$280.64B$287.03B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GDP of Iowa?

Iowa GDP was $271.94 billion in 2025, in current US dollars according to the BEA all-industry series. It ranked 32 among the 50 states.

Which country has an economy close in size to Iowa?

Among the displayed same-year comparisons, New Zealand is closest: $264.06 billion versus $271.94 billion for Iowa 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 228.4% 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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