Vermont Economic Outlook 2026
GDP growth, unemployment, tariff impacts, and economic forecast for Vermont heading into the 2026 elections.
2.0%
GDP Growth Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Balanced
State Budget Outlook
Stable
Job Growth Forecast
2026 Economic Overview
Vermont faces economic challenges from climate-related flooding, rural depopulation, and high healthcare costs. The state progressive politics focus on these structural economic issues.
Key Economic Indicators
| Indicator | Value / Status |
|---|---|
| GDP Growth Rate | 2.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| Top Economic Sector | Tourism, Healthcare, Agriculture |
| State Budget Outlook | Balanced |
| Job Growth Forecast | Stable |
| Tariff Impact | Low — small manufacturing sector; maple syrup exports minor |
| Key Economic Risk | Flooding from climate change; rural depopulation; healthcare cost burden |