Government sector top states by percentage of state economy
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PrintThe state that relies the most on the government sector contributed 1.8% of the government sector's economic output in the United States.
According to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington DC had the highest percentage of government GDP compared to the rest of the states.
Washington DC's economic output from government was $31.7 billion in 2008. This was 32.7% of Washington DC's economy.
Since 2000, Washington DC's government sector has grown 5.86% annually. Washington DC's government output was 1.8% of the government output of the United States.
The second highest state, percentage wise, is Hawaii with an output of $15.1 billion. This was 23.7% of Hawaii's economy. Since 2000, Hawaii's government sector has grown 7.17% annually. Hawaii's government output was 0.9% of the government output of the United States.
Coming in third is Maryland with an output of $51.1 billion. This was 18.7% of Maryland's economy. Since 2000, Maryland's government sector has grown 6.4% annually. Maryland's government output was 2.9% of the government output of the United States.
Government sector top states by percentage of state economy 2008
| Government gross domestic product in $ billions | |||
| Rank | State | Government GDP | State percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington DC | $31.7 | 32.7% |
| 2 | Hawaii | $15.1 | 23.7% |
| 3 | Maryland | $51.1 | 18.7% |
| 4 | Virginia | $72.9 | 18.4% |
| 5 | West Virginia | $11 | 17.8% |
| 6 | Alaska | $8.4 | 17.6% |
| 7 | Mississippi | $16.1 | 17.5% |
| 8 | New Mexico | $13.9 | 17.3% |
| 9 | South Carolina | $27.1 | 17.3% |
| 10 | Alabama | $27.8 | 16.3% |
