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West Virginia GDP compared with countries, 1997 to 2025

West Virginia GDP was $111.30 billion in 2025, number 42 among states. Compare its economy with Oman and other country peers.

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  • West Virginia: $38.78B in 1997, $111.30B in 2025 (2.9× higher).
  • Oman: $18.04B in 1997, $109.61B in 2025 (6.1× higher). It peaked at $109.85B in 2022.
  • Sri Lanka: $15.09B in 1997, $108.83B in 2025 (7.2× higher).
  • Ghana: $6.89B in 1997, $114.21B in 2025 (17× higher). Its low point was $4.98B in 2000.

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At $111.30 billion, West Virginia output in 2025 was $1.70 billion above the economy of Oman. Its closest displayed country comparison is Oman, at $109.61 billion in the same year. The state figure rose from $38.78 billion in 1997, a nominal change of 187.0%. The largest year-to-year dollar move in the displayed state series came in 2022, when output increased by $12.07 billion.

The comparison follows West Virginia alongside Oman, Sri Lanka and Ghana 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.

West Virginia GDP compared with countries, GDP in current US$ billions, 1997 to 2025, 1997–2025
DateWest VirginiaOmanSri LankaGhana
1997$38.78B$18.04B$15.09B$6.89B
1998$40.26B$16.04B$15.76B$7.48B
1999$41.94B$17.83B$15.71B$7.72B
2000$42.62B$22.26B$16.60B$4.98B
2001$44.11B$22.21B$15.75B$5.32B
2002$45.63B$23.07B$16.54B$6.17B
2003$47.23B$24.73B$18.88B$7.63B
2004$49.87B$28.38B$20.66B$8.88B
2005$53.81B$35.51B$24.41B$10.75B
2006$57.20B$42.58B$28.27B$20.89B
2007$59.48B$48.30B$32.35B$24.83B
2008$62.98B$69.81B$40.71B$28.68B
2009$64.04B$55.45B$42.07B$26.05B
2010$66.16B$64.99B$58.64B$32.20B
2011$69.37B$77.50B$67.75B$39.34B
2012$70.30B$87.41B$70.45B$41.27B
2013$71.76B$89.94B$76.98B$62.85B
2014$73.04B$92.70B$82.53B$54.68B
2015$71.71B$78.71B$85.09B$49.44B
2016$71.25B$75.13B$88.00B$56.14B
2017$75.17B$80.86B$94.37B$60.39B
2018$79.79B$91.51B$94.45B$67.26B
2019$80.24B$88.06B$89.00B$68.35B
2020$77.47B$75.91B$84.34B$70.01B
2021$86.87B$87.32B$88.56B$79.51B
2022$98.94B$109.85B$74.14B$73.92B
2023$102.89B$106.18B$84.08B$80.55B
2024$105.82B$107.14B$99.62B$83.29B
2025$111.30B$109.61B$108.83B$114.21B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GDP of West Virginia?

West Virginia GDP was $111.30 billion in 2025, in current US dollars according to the BEA all-industry series. It ranked 42 among the 50 states.

Which country has an economy close in size to West Virginia?

Among the displayed same-year comparisons, Oman is closest: $109.61 billion versus $111.30 billion for West Virginia 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 187.0% 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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