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Wisconsin's Economy Struggles: 38th in GDP Growth

3/6/2026

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  • Forward Analytics reports that Wisconsin ranks 38th in real GDP since 2017, indicating slower growth than many states.
  • The lag is attributed to slow population growth and limited job opportunities.
  • Forward Analytics says Wisconsin's economic future depends on how the state adapts to a shrinking workforce.
  • The analysis examines six measures: population, labor force, real GDP, per capita personal income, median household income, and poverty.