Real Gross Domestic Product (A191RL1Q225SBEA)
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Real Gross Domestic Product (FRED series A191RL1Q225SBEA) is a quarterly economic indicator measured in percent change from preceding period. The series is published through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economic database, with history going back to 1947. Values are seasonally adjusted, smoothing out predictable calendar effects so that underlying trends are easier to see.
Why it matters: Real Gross Domestic Product is one of the indicators traders, economists, and policymakers watch within the economic complex. Analysts use it to track conditions in the US economy and to anticipate shifts in growth, inflation, and policy.
How to read it: focus on the direction and persistence of changes rather than any single quarterly print. Comparing the latest value against its level a year ago, and against its long-run range since 1947, gives a better sense of whether the series is signaling acceleration, deceleration, or a turning point.
About This Series
BEA Account Code: A191RL Gross domestic product (GDP) is the value of the goods and services produced by the nation's economy less the value of the goods and services used up in production. GDP is also equal to the sum of personal consumption expenditures, gross private domestic investment, net exports of goods and services, and government consumption expenditures and gross investment. Real values are inflation-adjusted estimates—that is, estimates that exclude the effects of price changes. For more information about this series, please visit the Bureau of Economic Analysis (http://www.bea.gov/national/).
Recent Data
| Date | Value (% Chg. from Preceding Period) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | 1.60 | +1.1 |
| October 1, 2025 | 0.50 | -3.9 |
| July 1, 2025 | 4.40 | +0.6 |
| April 1, 2025 | 3.80 | +4.3 |
| January 1, 2025 | -0.50 | -2.9 |
| October 1, 2024 | 2.40 | -0.7 |
| July 1, 2024 | 3.10 | +0.1 |
| April 1, 2024 | 3.00 | +1.4 |
| January 1, 2024 | 1.60 | -1.6 |
| October 1, 2023 | 3.20 | -1.2 |
| July 1, 2023 | 4.40 | +2 |
| April 1, 2023 | 2.40 | -0.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Real Gross Domestic Product today?
The latest value of Real Gross Domestic Product (A191RL1Q225SBEA) is shown at the top of this page, along with its observation date and the change from the prior reading. Data is sourced from FRED and refreshed regularly.
How often is Real Gross Domestic Product updated?
Real Gross Domestic Product is reported quarterly (Quarterly). New observations appear on FRED shortly after the source agency releases them, and this page updates daily.
What does a rising Real Gross Domestic Product mean?
A sustained rise in Real Gross Domestic Product signals strengthening readings in this economic measure, in percent change from preceding period. Whether that is positive or negative for markets depends on context — compare the move against the series’ trend and related indicators in the same category.
Where does the A191RL1Q225SBEA data come from?
The data comes from FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data), maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, under series ID A191RL1Q225SBEA. History is available back to 1947.
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Data sourced from FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Real Gross Domestic Product (A191RL1Q225SBEA). Retrieved from fred.stlouisfed.org. Last updated May 28, 2026.