Economy

What is the gross domestic product (GDP) in South Carolina?

Data updated January 9, 2025
About $262.3 billion in 2023. Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services a country or state produces — it’s the sum of consumer spending, business investment, government spending, and net exports. It is often used to quantify the size of its economy. The $262.3 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.
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$262.3B

Real GDP (2023)

+3.1%

Change in real GDP (2022 to 2023)
Changes in spending and investment cause the GDP to fluctuate.
As of 2023, the real GDP was $262.3 billion. This was 3.1% higher than in 2022. 2023’s GDP was the highest to-date.

Real GDP increased from 2022 to reach $262.3 billion in 2023.

Real GDP in South Carolina, adjusted for inflation (chained 2017 dollars)

The GDP can also be broken down and compared across industries — useful, as different industries experience different economic pressures.

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The real estate, rental, and leasing industry contributed the most to South Carolina’s GDP in 2023, generating a value of $41.9 billion. It was followed by government ($36.4B) and manufacturing ($34.8B).
The mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction industry grew the most, with a 2023 GDP that was 3.4 times the 2013 GDP.

In 2023, the real estate, rental, and leasing industry contributed the most to GDP in South Carolina.

Real gross domestic product by industry in South Carolina, chained 2017 dollars

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 2023, GDP per person in South Carolina was $48.8 thousand, up 1.3% from 2022.

In 2023, real GDP was equivalent to $48,813 per person.

Real gross domestic product per person in South Carolina, chained 2017 dollars

GDP and the economic experience vary by location due to factors like cost of living, population density, workforce education, and the area’s main industries.
In 2023, South Carolina’s real (that is, inflation-adjusted) GDP per person was 45th highest out of all 50 states.

In 2023, South Carolina ranked 45th in state GDP per person.

Real gross domestic product per person by state (2023)

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Methodology

USAFacts standardizes data, in areas such as time and demographics, to make it easier to understand and compare.

The analysis was generated with the help of AI and reviewed by USAFacts for accuracy.

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  • U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

    Interactive Access to Industry Economic Accounts Data and 2 others

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  • United States Census Bureau

    Population Estimates Program

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