Washington, California Top List of Most Productive U.S. States
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The 20 most productive states in the US are ranked based on labor productivity and per capita real GDP. The top states include Washington, California, New York, North Dakota, and Texas.
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Highly productive states tend to have strong sector growth, attract multinational companies, and provide an environment for businesses to grow sustainably.
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Top companies like Amazon, Starbucks, and Costco operate in some of the most productive states like Washington and New York.
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Leading industries driving state productivity include manufacturing, agriculture, real estate, technology, and financial services.
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Productive states have high labor participation rates, skilled workforces, and see increases in private sector jobs and value-added output.