What Is GDP Growth?
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GDP growth measures how much an economy expanded or contracted relative to an earlier period. It is one of the most basic indicators of economic momentum.
What It Measures
It is usually derived from real GDP and is used to judge whether activity is accelerating or slowing.
Why It Matters
It matters most around recessions, recoveries, and cross-country comparisons. Reading it with jobs and consumption helps reveal the quality of growth.
How To Read It
A strong reading can be distorted by one-off factors. Persistence and later revisions matter.