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Poorest U.S. State Surpasses European Economies in GDP Per Capita

4/12/2026

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In 2024, the poorest U.S. state surpassed European economies in GDP per capita, except Germany, where the gap was €1,500.
According to Eurostat and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Germany leads total GDP at €4.47 trillion, while California stands at €3.76 trillion.
In GDP per capita, New York leads at €108,444, with California behind.
Poverty is higher in the United States than in Europe; earning $1 takes 63 minutes.

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Story summary

In 2024, the poorest U.S. state surpassed European economies in GDP per capita, except Germany, where the gap was €1,500.
According to Eurostat and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Germany leads total GDP at €4.47 trillion, while California stands at €3.76 trillion.
In GDP per capita, New York leads at €108,444, with California behind.
Poverty is higher in the United States than in Europe; earning $1 takes 63 minutes.