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Real GDP Per Capita YoY: the latest available reading.

1.81% Q2 2026 · updated quarterly

Freshness note: This observation is older than the normal release window for a quarterly series. Treat it as the latest available reading, not a current estimate.

Real GDP per capita is growing at 1.81% year-over-year, a slowdown from the prior quarter's 2.33%. This sits below the 2-3% range that's become typical over the past few years, signaling a loss of economic momentum.

The trend since 2019.

The latest available read: Real GDP Per Capita YoY is at 1.81% as of Q2 2026. Source: Derived from official source series.

Why it matters.

This number directly reflects whether your paycheck is keeping up with inflation and whether the economy has room to create more jobs. When it slows like this, it often precedes weaker hiring and wage pressure.

Where it fits.

Real GDP Per Capita YoY feeds the Growth view — one of the six areas behind the site's Macro IQ score.