US Gross Domestic Product

US Gross Domestic Product, seasonally adjusted annual rate.

31819.46

Billions of Dollars

Updated 2026-01-01 · quarterly Increasing

Min

210.40

Max

31819.46

Average

7731.76

10Y Percentile

100%

3M Change

+4.4%

NBER recession periods

3-Month

+4.4%

6-Month

+7.8%

12-Month

+16.9%

What this means

GDP is expanding sharply, posting a 4.4% rise and hitting the highest level of the past decade. The economy appears robust and momentum‑driven.

Historically, such strong growth lifts stocks, particularly industrial and consumer‑discretionary names, while pressuring fixed‑income yields. Defensive assets may underperform in this environment.

321 observations · 1946-01-01 to 2026-01-01 · Source: FRED series GDP, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current US GDP?

US GDP measures the total value of goods and services produced in the United States. It is reported quarterly by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and is the broadest measure of economic activity.

What GDP growth rate is normal?

The long-run average US GDP growth rate is approximately 3% per year. Growth above 3% is generally considered strong; below 2% is considered sluggish. Two consecutive quarters of negative growth is the informal definition of a recession.