Florida Economy Ranks Among World’s Top 15

April 9, 2026 – Here’s an interesting statistic that’s also somewhat mind blowing. According to Florida Chamber Foundation, “Florida, if it were a nation, would now rank as the 15th largest economy in the world, with a gross domestic product exceeding $1.7 trillion. The Florida Chamber Foundation has set a long-term goal of making Florida a top 10 global economy by 2030. Florida has surpassed Spain and stands just $25.5 billion behind Australia.”

“When we launched the Florida 2030 Blueprint, Florida ranked 18th in the world,” said Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation. “Today, we are 15th and gaining ground on Australia. This is the direct result of years of laser focus on free enterprise, principled leadership, smart policy decisions, and business and community leaders working together to secure Florida’s future. Florida’s rise is not just a state story. It is a global story.”

Florida Leads the Nation in Key Economic Categories

No. 1 for New Business Start-Ups
Top 3 State for Business
No. 1 Economy in the Country
No. 1 Higher Education System
No. 1 State for Manufacturing Job Growth
No. 1 State for Net Income Migration
No. 1 State for New Business Migrations
No. 1 State for Black-owned businesses
No. 2 State for Hispanic- and women-owned businesses
155,742 Fewer Children Living in Poverty since the launch of the Florida 2030 Blueprint
Lowest State Debt Per Capita
Among the top states for infrastructure investment and talent growth