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.