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Economy in Louisiana

GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.

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$296 B
GDP
26th in the U.S.
$64,800
GDP per capita
4.2%
Unemployment rate
2024
$44,900
Median annual wage
Oil & gas, petrochemicals, shipping & tourism
Leading sectors
18.9%
Poverty rate
2nd highest in the U.S.

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Data table

GDP$296 B26th in the U.S.
GDP per capita$64,800
Unemployment rate4.2%2024
Median annual wage$44,900
Leading sectorsOil & gas, petrochemicals, shipping & tourism
Poverty rate18.9%2nd highest in the U.S.

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