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New Jersey GDP compared with countries, 1997 to 2025

New Jersey GDP was $887.79 billion in 2025, number 11 among states. Compare its economy with Poland and other country peers.

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  • New Jersey: $307.14B in 1997, $887.79B in 2025 (2.9× higher).
  • Poland: $159.89B in 1997, $1,035.49B in 2025 (6.5× higher).
  • Switzerland: $298.87B in 1997, $1,043.53B in 2025 (3.5× higher). Its low point was $282.33B in 2000.
  • Belgium: $252.71B in 1997, $725.47B in 2025 (2.9× higher). Its low point was $236.75B in 2001.

About this chart

New Jersey nominal GDP rose by 189.1% from 1997 to 2025, reaching $887.79 billion. Its closest displayed country comparison is Poland, at $1,035.49 billion in the same year. The state figure rose from $307.14 billion in 1997, a nominal change of 189.1%. The largest year-to-year dollar move in the displayed state series came in 2022, when output increased by $65.01 billion.

The comparison follows New Jersey alongside Poland, Switzerland and Belgium 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.

New Jersey GDP compared with countries, GDP in current US$ billions, 1997 to 2025, 1997–2025
DateNew JerseyPolandSwitzerlandBelgium
1997$307.14B$159.89B$298.87B$252.71B
1998$318.10B$175.28B$306.91B$258.53B
1999$334.97B$170.70B$301.91B$258.25B
2000$360.53B$172.95B$282.33B$236.79B
2001$372.82B$191.82B$290.16B$236.75B
2002$385.05B$199.69B$313.93B$258.38B
2003$400.00B$218.56B$366.56B$318.08B
2004$415.49B$256.27B$409.01B$369.22B
2005$436.06B$307.00B$424.51B$385.72B
2006$457.68B$345.90B$448.37B$408.26B
2007$474.54B$429.72B$498.99B$470.92B
2008$493.29B$535.61B$574.70B$517.33B
2009$481.45B$440.89B$563.66B$485.02B
2010$491.23B$478.11B$610.00B$481.56B
2011$494.29B$527.85B$727.23B$527.20B
2012$516.10B$498.15B$697.88B$498.41B
2013$534.21B$518.18B$718.75B$524.10B
2014$543.82B$542.13B$741.17B$537.99B
2015$565.81B$480.05B$706.20B$461.05B
2016$578.65B$473.26B$698.61B$474.27B
2017$590.09B$528.36B$706.66B$500.91B
2018$619.34B$594.62B$740.77B$542.64B
2019$643.28B$602.68B$736.39B$536.73B
2020$632.90B$605.91B$756.10B$529.69B
2021$694.52B$689.17B$840.71B$598.52B
2022$759.53B$695.61B$858.48B$591.47B
2023$797.93B$812.45B$928.44B$650.78B
2024$846.57B$917.77B$969.92B$670.98B
2025$887.79B$1,035.49B$1,043.53B$725.47B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GDP of New Jersey?

New Jersey GDP was $887.79 billion in 2025, in current US dollars according to the BEA all-industry series. It ranked 11 among the 50 states.

Which country has an economy close in size to New Jersey?

Among the displayed same-year comparisons, Poland is closest: $1,035.49 billion versus $887.79 billion for New Jersey 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 189.1% 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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