U.S. Economy at a Glance. Perspective from the BEA Accounts. BEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence decisions of government officials, business people, and individuals. These statistics provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy.

Find statistics and data trends about the American economy, including the GDP growth, recent jobs and employment reports, investments in small businesses, wealth distribution, and price inflation. We visualize, explain and provide objective context using government data to help you better understand how the American economy is changing.

U.S. Economy at a Glance. View Current Releases. Help for Survey Respondents. News for Journalists. Resources for Congressional Users. Resources for Developers. November 5, 2024. The U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased from $70.8 billion in August (revised) to $84.4 billion in September, as exports decreased and imports increased.

A comprehensive measure of U.S. economic activity. GDP measures the value of the final goods and services produced in the United States (without double counting the intermediate goods and services used up to produce them). Changes in GDP are the most popular indicator of the nation's overall economic health. Learn More

United States - Monthly Data. (1) In percent, seasonally adjusted. Annual averages are available for Not Seasonally Adjusted data. (2) Number of jobs, in thousands, seasonally adjusted. (3) Average Hourly Earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls.

The U.S. economy outperformed expectations in 2023 along three key dimensions: growing economic output, labor market resilience, and slowing inflation. The IMF attributed the improved global outlook partly to the strength of the United States economy and its supply-side investments.

Economic Growth Due to Increases in Jobs, Incomes, and Spending. Today, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported fourth quarter real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023 exceeding expectations.

Produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, GDP data is ranked as one of the three most influential economic measures that affect U.S. financial markets. We are the world’s most trusted, impartial source of comprehensive data about the U.S. economy.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.2% annual pace from October through December, propelled by healthy consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday in a slight downgrade from its initial estimate.