Florida has become the 15th largest economy in the world, according to a new announcement from the Florida Chamber Foundation. This development was shared during the unveiling of an early look at the upcoming Florida 2030 Blueprint Halftime Report at this week’s Future of Florida Forum and Florida Chamber Annual Meeting in Orlando.
“When we launched the Florida 2030 Blueprint, Florida ranked 18th in the world,” said Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation. “Today, we are 15th and gaining ground on Australia. This is the direct result of years of laser focus on free enterprise, principled leadership, smart policy decisions, and business and community leaders working together to secure Florida’s future. Florida’s rise is not just a state story. It is a global story.”
The overview of the Halftime Report shows that since starting its Blueprint initiative, Florida has seen growth in high-wage jobs and workforce expansion. The current workforce exceeds 10 million people, which is more than the population of 40 U.S. states. The state has also reduced childhood poverty through efforts like the Florida Prosperity Initiative.
Recent data highlights several areas where Florida leads nationally: it ranks first for new business start-ups, manufacturing job growth, net income migration, new business migrations, Black-owned businesses, and holds top spots for higher education and infrastructure investment. The state also reports having one of the lowest debts per capita among all states.
“Florida’s economic success is no accident,” said Sheridan Morby, Senior Research Economist at the Florida Chamber Foundation. “It is the result of businesses, government, and communities working toward a shared vision. The data show clear progress toward making Florida a top 10 global economy by 2030.”
Business leaders are encouraged to participate in upcoming events such as the virtual 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit scheduled for January 29, 2026. The summit will provide further insights into economic trends affecting strategic planning.
While recent revisions initially suggested that Florida had surpassed South Korea economically, updated GDP figures for South Korea have yet to be released; ongoing monitoring will continue as new global data becomes available.
The Florida Chamber Foundation describes itself as a statewide research organization focused on long-term strategies for securing prosperity and competitiveness for Floridians through partnerships with regional leaders and initiatives like its Six Pillars framework.
