Data · United States · Output
US GDP growth: +2.2%
Real US gross domestic product grew at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.2% in Q2 2026 (previous quarter: 2.5%). Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Q2 2026
+2.2%
annual rate
Previous quarter
+2.5%
Q1 2026
A year ago
+4.0%
Q2 2025
Next release
October 29, 2026
8:30 ET
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Frequently asked questions
How fast is the US economy growing?
In Q2 2026 real GDP grew at an annual rate of 2.2% (BEA).
When is the next US GDP report?
The BEA publishes its next GDP estimate on October 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Why is US GDP growth “annualized”?
The BEA expresses a quarter’s growth as if it continued for a whole year. Europe usually reports the plain change on the previous quarter, which is about a quarter of the size.
Source
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, NIPA Table 1.1.1, line 1 (real GDP, percent change from the preceding quarter, seasonally adjusted at annual rates). Public domain. www.bea.gov
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