Washington Leads U.S. With 4.5% Q1 GDP Growth as Tech Sector Drives Rebound
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Updated · MyNorthwest · Jun 30
Washington Leads U.S. With 4.5% Q1 GDP Growth as Tech Sector Drives Rebound
1 articles · Updated · MyNorthwest · Jun 30
Summary
Washington’s GDP grew at a 4.5% annualized rate in the first quarter, the fastest among all 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to new Bureau of Economic Analysis data.
Information industries led the gain, with software, cloud computing and digital services in the Seattle area giving the state’s tech-heavy economy an outsized lift.
The first-place finish marked a sharp turnaround from Washington’s No. 45 ranking in Q3 2025 and No. 41 in Q4 2025, underscoring how strongly the state tracks the tech sector.
National GDP was revised up to 2.1% from the prior estimate, more than half Washington’s pace, while 46 states and D.C. posted growth and South Dakota fell 1.6%.