United States GDP Growth QoQ
1.5%▼ −0.6 pt
Jun 2026 · Quarterly
The United States economy expanded 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, slowing from a 2.1% growth rate in the previous quarter. The reading remains well below the all-time high of 34.9% recorded in the third quarter of 2020 and far above the record low of -28% in the second quarter of 2020. The series dates back to 1947.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5% | 2.1% | 34.9%Sep 2020 | -28.0%Jun 2020 | 1947 – 2026 | Quarterly |
About this series
GDP Growth QoQ in United States averaged 2.6% from 1947 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 34.9% in Sep 2020 and a record low of -28.0% in Jun 2020. The series is reported quarterly with history from 1947.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth measures the quarterly change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced in the United States. The indicator is expressed as a percentage and reported quarterly. The series spans from the second quarter of 1947 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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