A939RX0Q048SBEAReal GDP per Capita (A939RX0Q048SBEA) — Current Value & Historical Data
FRED series title: Real gross domestic product per capita
Real GDP per Capita (A939RX0Q048SBEA) Chart & Data Table
Gray bands: NBER recessions
What is Real GDP per Capita (A939RX0Q048SBEA)?
BEA Account Code: A939RX For more information about this series, please visit the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Current Real GDP per Capita (A939RX0Q048SBEA) Value
As of April 1, 2026, the current real gross domestic product per capita is 71212.00 Chained 2017 Dollars. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated quarterly.
Real GDP per Capita Historical Trend
Real gross domestic product per capita rose 0.50% quarter-over-quarter. Over the past year, real gross domestic product per capita rose 1.90% from April 2025. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 71212.00 (April 2026), and the lowest was 15032.00 (October 1949).
Methodology & Source
Source
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Frequency
Quarterly
Units
Chained 2017 Dollars
Notes
BEA Account Code: A939RX For more information about this series, please visit the Bureau of Economic Analysis (http://www.bea.gov/national/)....
Frequently Asked Questions About Real GDP per Capita (A939RX0Q048SBEA)
What is the current real gross domestic product per capita?
As of April 1, 2026, real gross domestic product per capita stands at 71212.00 Chained 2017 Dollars.
Where does real gross domestic product per capita data come from?
Real gross domestic product per capita data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is real gross domestic product per capita updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for real gross domestic product per capita?
In the available data, the highest value was 71212.00 Chained 2017 Dollars in April 2026, and the lowest was 15032.00 Chained 2017 Dollars in October 1949.
How has real gross domestic product per capita changed over the past year?
Over the past year, real gross domestic product per capita increased 1.90%.
See Real GDP per Capita in context
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