The state’s $1.8 trillion economy is now the world’s 14th largest after surpassing Australia and Mexico, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation. The foundation said Florida’s economy grew 6.3% over the past year, moving the state closer to its goal of ranking among the world’s 10 largest economies by 2030.
By Amy Connolly
$1.8 trillion economy is now the 14th largest Florida’s in the world, surpassing Australia and Mexico, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation.
The new ranking, up from 15, moves Florida closer to the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s goal of becoming one of the world’s 10 largest economies by 2030.
Florida’s economy grew 6.3% over the past year, the foundation said. At its current size, the economy would need to grow about 2% to surpass South Korea and reach No. 13. Moving into the top 10 would require about 21% additional growth, with Canada currently ranked 10th.
“Florida’s rise to the world’s 14th largest economy is part of our Florida 2030 Blueprint plan and further proof that free enterprise works,” said Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida Chamber Foundation. “Florida continues creating jobs, attracting investment, welcoming new businesses, and giving families greater opportunity to succeed.”
The foundation highlighted several areas in which Florida ranks among the nation’s leaders:
No. 1 for new business startups
No. 1 higher education system
No. 1 for manufacturing job growth
No. 1 for net income migration
No. 1 for new business migration
No. 1 for Black-owned businesses
No. 2 for Hispanic- and women-owned businesses
Lowest state debt per capita
155,742 fewer children living in poverty since the Florida 2030 Blueprint launched
“This ranking reflects the impact of Florida’s economic growth over time,” said Sheridan Morby, the foundation’s senior director of economic research. “Strong labor market expansion and business investment continue to help position Florida among the world’s largest economies.”
The Florida Chamber Foundation plans to provide additional analysis in its 2026 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year Report next month. The report will examine economic growth, population changes, inflation, manufacturing, workforce development and housing affordability.
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