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Aug 26, 2025 · This model provides economic forecasts for Louisiana and the state’s nine metropolitan areas for the current quarter and three quarters ahead. New forecasts are published quarterly.

Oct 30, 2025 · Louisiana - Agriculture, Oil, Manufacturing: Louisiana’s economy was based mainly on agriculture in the 1700s and 1800s, with cotton as the primary crop in the northern part of the state …

The 2020 pandemic lockdowns and temporary closures of businesses caused economic activity to plummet nationwide. Louisiana was not immune to such decrease. In 2021, the Louisiana economy …

The Louisiana Economic Profile provides data and analysis on trends, statistics and rankings from the industry and market research experts at IBISWorld.

The manufacturing industry contributed the most to Louisiana’s GDP in 2024, generating a value of $45.3 billion. It was followed by real estate, rental, and leasing ($29.9B) and government ($28.5B). …

Jul 10, 2025 · With a shrinkage of -1.7% GDP for the first quarter, Louisiana dropped in the state rankings from 15th to 38th, according to a U.S. Department of Commerce report released Friday.

model is embedded with uncertainty. For this reason, the projection scenarios provided in this report should be interpreted as providing broad guidance on the most probable path for economic activity in …

Jan 8, 2025 · Policymakers must prioritize economic freedom and efficiency to create an environment where businesses thrive and families prosper. With bold action, Louisiana can move from economic …

According to the report, Louisiana saw 1.1% growth in the last year, and eight of ten metro regions experienced job gains, with Lafayette, Hammond, Slidell, and New Orleans leading the way. The …