Indiana Economic Outlook 2026
GDP growth, unemployment, tariff impacts, and economic forecast for Indiana heading into the 2026 elections.
2.4%
GDP Growth Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Surplus
State Budget Outlook
Stable
Job Growth Forecast
2026 Economic Overview
Indiana is a manufacturing state deeply exposed to tariff policy. Republicans defend tariffs as protecting Indiana workers; manufacturers worry about supply chain costs.
Key Economic Indicators
| Indicator | Value / Status |
|---|---|
| GDP Growth Rate | 2.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| Top Economic Sector | Manufacturing & Pharma |
| State Budget Outlook | Surplus |
| Job Growth Forecast | Stable |
| Tariff Impact | High — major auto parts and steel manufacturing state |
| Key Economic Risk | Auto tariff disruption; manufacturing automation displacing workers |