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The U.S. produced 24.3% of the world's gross domestic product in 2017, though it only represents 4-3% of the world's population. North Carolina's GDP of $538.3 billion is on par with Poland's, at $524.9 billion. Research by Mark Perry, a University of Michigan economics and finance professor, shows how the GDPs of nearby states compare with other countries.

VIRGINIA

$508.7 billion

Thailand $455.4 billion

GEORGIA

$554.3 billion

Sweden $538.6 billion

NORTH CAROLINA

$538.3 billion

Poland $524.9 billion

TENNESSEE

$345.2 billion

South Africa $349.3 billion

SOUTH CAROLINA

$219.1 billion

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