What is the gross domestic product (GDP) in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
Refreshed annually
About $19 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 $19 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.
$19B
Real GDP (2024)
+4.6%
Change in real GDP (2023 to 2024)
Changes in spending and investment cause the GDP to fluctuate.
As of 2024, real GDP was $19B in San Luis Obispo County. This was 4.6% higher than in 2023.
Real GDP increased from 2023 to reach $19 billion in 2024.
Real GDP in San Luis Obispo County, CA, adjusted for inflation (chained 2017 dollars)
Which industry contributes the most to San Luis Obispo County's GDP?
The GDP can also be broken down and compared across industries — useful, as different industries experience different economic pressures.
The utilities industry contributed the most to the GDP of San Luis Obispo County in 2024, generating a value of $3.51 billion. It was followed by real estate and rental and leasing ($3.41 billion) and government and government enterprises ($2.27 billion).
The information industry grew the most, with a 2024 GDP that was 1.8 times the 2014 GDP.
In 2024, the utilities industry contributed the most to GDP in San Luis Obispo County, CA.
Real gross domestic product by industry in San Luis Obispo County, CA, chained 2017 dollars
What is San Luis Obispo 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 $67,453, up 4.6% from 2023.
In 2024, real GDP was equivalent to $67,500 per person.
Real gross domestic product per person in San Luis Obispo County, CA, 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, San Luis Obispo County's real (that is, inflation-adjusted) GDP per person was 16th highest out of California's 58 counties. Counties with a similar standard of living include Monterey County (15th) and Inyo County (17th).
In 2024, San Luis Obispo County, CA was ranked 16 in California for GDP per person.
Real gross domestic product per person in California by county
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