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Louisiana GDP compared with countries, 1997 to 2025

Louisiana GDP was $342.32 billion in 2025, number 26 among states. Compare its economy with Portugal and other country peers.

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  • Louisiana: $116.42B in 1997, $342.32B in 2025 (2.9× higher).
  • Portugal: $117.02B in 1997, $346.64B in 2025 (3.0× higher).
  • Peru: $58.15B in 1997, $334.86B in 2025 (5.8× higher). Its low point was $50.19B in 1999.
  • Chile: $85.74B in 1997, $357.37B in 2025 (4.2× higher). Its low point was $70.26B in 2002.

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At $342.32 billion, Louisiana output in 2025 was $4.32 billion below the economy of Portugal. Its closest displayed country comparison is Portugal, at $346.64 billion in the same year. The state figure rose from $116.42 billion in 1997, a nominal change of 194.0%. The largest year-to-year dollar move in the displayed state series came in 2021, when output increased by $39.19 billion.

The comparison follows Louisiana alongside Portugal, Peru and Chile 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.

Louisiana GDP compared with countries, GDP in current US$ billions, 1997 to 2025, 1997–2025
DateLouisianaPortugalPeruChile
1997$116.42B$117.02B$58.15B$85.74B
1998$120.23B$123.95B$55.50B$81.99B
1999$125.67B$127.47B$50.19B$75.58B
2000$132.38B$118.61B$51.75B$78.34B
2001$138.20B$121.60B$52.03B$71.58B
2002$140.08B$134.80B$54.78B$70.26B
2003$155.20B$165.23B$58.73B$76.49B
2004$171.00B$189.38B$66.77B$99.08B
2005$199.31B$197.25B$76.06B$122.29B
2006$207.25B$208.76B$88.64B$153.84B
2007$203.77B$240.50B$102.17B$172.49B
2008$213.80B$263.42B$120.55B$179.90B
2009$206.11B$244.67B$120.82B$171.78B
2010$226.56B$238.44B$147.53B$217.05B
2011$230.52B$245.43B$171.76B$251.38B
2012$235.96B$216.54B$192.65B$267.03B
2013$231.65B$226.68B$201.18B$277.40B
2014$240.97B$230.08B$200.79B$259.56B
2015$234.32B$199.04B$189.80B$242.45B
2016$227.44B$206.31B$191.90B$249.35B
2017$239.83B$220.86B$211.01B$276.15B
2018$256.44B$242.09B$222.60B$295.86B
2019$257.50B$240.12B$228.35B$278.31B
2020$233.16B$229.62B$201.41B$254.10B
2021$272.35B$256.06B$226.41B$315.51B
2022$306.67B$256.90B$246.17B$301.10B
2023$319.43B$292.32B$268.03B$335.80B
2024$330.44B$313.66B$291.75B$329.26B
2025$342.32B$346.64B$334.86B$357.37B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GDP of Louisiana?

Louisiana GDP was $342.32 billion in 2025, in current US dollars according to the BEA all-industry series. It ranked 26 among the 50 states.

Which country has an economy close in size to Louisiana?

Among the displayed same-year comparisons, Portugal is closest: $346.64 billion versus $342.32 billion for Louisiana 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 194.0% 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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