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South Carolina GDP compared with countries, 1997 to 2025

South Carolina GDP was $378.38 billion in 2025, number 24 among states. Compare its economy with Czechia and other country peers.

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  • South Carolina: $97.45B in 1997, $378.38B in 2025 (3.9× higher).
  • Czechia: $62.54B in 1997, $391.03B in 2025 (6.3× higher). Its low point was $62.18B in 2000.
  • Egypt: $78.44B in 1997, $365.26B in 2025 (4.7× higher). It peaked at $476.75B in 2022.
  • Iran: $113.92B in 1997, $362.68B in 2025 (3.2× higher). It peaked at $644.02B in 2012.

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South Carolina nominal GDP rose by 288.3% from 1997 to 2025, reaching $378.38 billion. Its closest displayed country comparison is Czechia, at $391.03 billion in the same year. The state figure rose from $97.45 billion in 1997, a nominal change of 288.3%. The largest year-to-year dollar move in the displayed state series came in 2022, when output increased by $33.13 billion.

The comparison follows South Carolina alongside Czechia, Egypt and Iran 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.

South Carolina GDP compared with countries, GDP in current US$ billions, 1997 to 2025, 1997–2025
DateSouth CarolinaCzechiaEgyptIran
1997$97.45B$62.54B$78.44B$113.92B
1998$103.69B$67.19B$84.83B$110.28B
1999$110.31B$65.59B$90.71B$113.85B
2000$115.33B$62.18B$99.84B$109.59B
2001$119.36B$68.14B$96.69B$126.88B
2002$124.77B$82.61B$85.15B$128.63B
2003$131.51B$100.44B$80.29B$151.91B
2004$136.68B$120.15B$78.78B$187.76B
2005$145.20B$137.26B$89.66B$224.97B
2006$153.45B$156.24B$107.43B$265.60B
2007$162.48B$190.04B$130.44B$349.74B
2008$164.47B$236.51B$162.82B$406.07B
2009$162.38B$206.97B$189.15B$414.06B
2010$166.77B$211.17B$218.98B$487.07B
2011$172.85B$231.43B$235.99B$629.08B
2012$178.50B$210.36B$279.12B$644.02B
2013$186.27B$213.02B$288.43B$500.40B
2014$195.74B$210.91B$305.60B$462.29B
2015$207.51B$189.11B$329.37B$409.19B
2016$217.56B$198.16B$332.44B$478.62B
2017$224.94B$221.56B$248.36B$510.24B
2018$236.56B$251.99B$262.59B$411.90B
2019$249.58B$256.79B$318.68B$347.99B
2020$248.30B$251.11B$383.82B$280.93B
2021$270.26B$290.97B$424.67B$407.35B
2022$303.40B$301.83B$476.75B$422.66B
2023$331.23B$345.06B$395.93B$457.51B
2024$356.57B$347.08B$389.06B$475.25B
2025$378.38B$391.03B$365.26B$362.68B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GDP of South Carolina?

South Carolina GDP was $378.38 billion in 2025, in current US dollars according to the BEA all-industry series. It ranked 24 among the 50 states.

Which country has an economy close in size to South Carolina?

Among the displayed same-year comparisons, Czechia is closest: $391.03 billion versus $378.38 billion for South Carolina 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 288.3% 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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