Florida has become the world’s 15th largest economy, according to an announcement from the Florida Chamber Foundation. The update was shared at the Future of Florida Forum and Florida Chamber Annual Meeting in Orlando, where the organization previewed its upcoming Florida 2030 Blueprint Halftime Report.
“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 report overview indicates that since starting the Blueprint initiative, Florida has seen growth in high-wage jobs and workforce expansion—now exceeding 10 million workers—and a measurable decrease in childhood poverty through targeted programs.
The state currently leads several national economic categories: it ranks first for new business start-ups, manufacturing job growth, net income migration, new business migrations, Black-owned businesses; second for Hispanic- and women-owned businesses; and maintains low state debt per capita. There has also been a reduction of over 155,000 children living in poverty since the Blueprint’s launch. Additionally, investments in infrastructure and talent development place it among top states nationally.
“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.”
The Foundation will host its virtual 2026 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit on January 29, 2026. The event will offer perspectives from economists and industry experts to help guide strategic planning for business leaders as trends evolve across the state.
Recent revisions to international GDP figures initially suggested that Florida had surpassed South Korea in global rankings; however, updated data from South Korea have yet to be published. The Foundation’s research team plans continued monitoring as more information becomes available.
The Florida Chamber Foundation describes itself as a statewide research organization aimed at securing long-term prosperity for Floridians through collaboration with regional leaders and initiatives like the Six Pillars framework under its Blueprint strategy.
