South Carolina Economy

Submitted by Desire'e on Wed, 10/20/2021 - 10:48

South Carolina's economy was ranked the 25th largest in the United States based on GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in 2020. The current GDP for South Carolina is 244,881.70 (October 2021). South Carolina has employed over 2 million people. Currently, the unemployment rate for South Carolina is 4.3%. 

Top 10 Exports in SC
Transportation Equipment
Chemicals
Plastics & Rubber Products
Machinery, except Electrical
Computer & Electronic Products
Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components
Fabricated Metal Products, Nesoi
Paper
Food & Kindred Products
Textiles & Fabrics 
Leading Industries in SC
Agriculture
Aerospace and Aviation
Automotive
Advanced Manufacturing
Tourism