Aerospace & defense
Leading sector
Technology & telecom
2nd sector
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism spending (USD B) | 28 | 1200 |
National ranking
Colorado ranks #3 of 28 states by manufacturing share of gdp.
| #1 | Utah | 165,000 |
| #2 | Vermont | 45 |
| #3 | Colorado | 28 |
| #4 | New Mexico | 24% |
| #5 | New York | 19% |
| #6 | Wisconsin | 18.5% |
| #7 | Florida | 18% |
| #8 | Michigan | 17.5% |
| #9 | Maine | 17.5% |
| #10 | Ohio | 16.5% |
| #11 | Minnesota | 16 |
| #12 | North Carolina | 15.8% |
| #13 | Oregon | 15% |
| #14 | South Dakota | 14% |
| #15 | Illinois | 12% |
| #16 | Oklahoma | 12% |
| #17 | New Hampshire | 11% |
| #18 | Georgia | 10.1% |
| #19 | Montana | 10% |
| #20 | New Jersey | 7.5% |
| #21 | Virginia | 6.9% |
| #22 | North Dakota | 3 |
| #23 | Alaska | 3% |
| #24 | Delaware | 1 |
| #25 | Rhode Island | 1 |
| #26 | Wyoming | 1 |
| #27 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #28 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
Colorado's economy is led by aerospace and defense, technology and telecom along the Front Range, agriculture on the Eastern Plains, energy production, and outdoor recreation and tourism. Key figures for Colorado include Leading sector of Aerospace & defense and 2nd sector of Technology & telecom, offering a clear snapshot of industry breakdown in the state. Understanding industry breakdown helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Colorado to national and regional benchmarks.