What is the gross domestic product (GDP) in Putnam County, OH?
Refreshed annually
About $1.25 billion in 2024. Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services a country, state, or county produces — it's the sum of consumer spending, business investment, government spending, and net exports. It is often used to quantify the size of an economy. The $1.25 billion is the "real GDP," which is adjusted to account for inflation to make it easier to compare the size of an economy over time.
$1.25B
Real GDP (2024)
-4.4%
Change in real GDP (2023 to 2024)
Changes in spending and investment cause the GDP to fluctuate.
As of 2024, real GDP was $1.25 billion in Putnam County. This was 4.4% higher than in 2023.
Real GDP decreased from 2023 to reach $1.25 billion in 2024.
Real GDP in Putnam County, OH, adjusted for inflation (chained 2017 dollars)
Which industry contributes the most to Putnam County's GDP?
The GDP can also be broken down and compared across industries — useful, as different industries experience different economic pressures.
The manufacturing industry contributed the most to the GDP of Putnam County in 2024, generating a value of $379.7 million. It was followed by government and government enterprises ($121 million) and finance and insurance ($95.8 million).
The utilities industry grew the most, with a 2024 GDP that was 14.3 times the 2014 GDP.
In 2024, the manufacturing industry contributed the most to GDP in Putnam County, OH.
Real gross domestic product by industry in Putnam County, OH, chained 2017 dollars
What is Putnam County's GDP per person?
Another way to understand a population's standard of living is by taking the GDP and dividing it by the total number of people in the population. This figure offers insight into the average economic output per individual. When the GDP per person goes up, it suggests that individuals are becoming wealthier and/or resources are being used more efficiently. This helps economists understand whether economic growth is outpacing population growth.
In 2024, GDP per person was $36,453, down 4.2% from 2023.
In 2024, real GDP was equivalent to $36,500 per person.
Real gross domestic product per person in Putnam County, OH, chained 2017 dollars
GDP and the economic experience vary by location due to factors like cost of living, population density, workforce education, and the leading industries in the area.
In 2024, Putnam County's real (that is, inflation-adjusted) GDP per person was 63rd highest out of Ohio's 88 counties. Counties with a similar standard of living include Knox County (62nd) and Lorain County (64th).
In 2024, Putnam County, OH was ranked 63 in Ohio for GDP per person.
Real gross domestic product per person in Ohio by county
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