2026 E-Insights Report
Real GDP Per Capita in Information Industry
- Tampa Bay’s Information GDP per capita has grown steadily, rising from around $1,519
in 2013 to $2,261 in 2023, indicating gradual strengthening of the region’s digital and information-based economy — though it still trails most comparison metros. - Seattle remains in a league of its own, with Information GDP per capita increasing from about $9,943 in 2013 to over $33,000 in 2023, reflecting its status as one of the world’s most concentrated tech hubs.
- Tampa Bay continues to sit in the lower tier of comparison MSAs, but its post-2021 gains suggest improving productivity and growing contributions from tech, media, and data-driven industries.

Trend Over Time

Competitive Position Trend

This indicator measures Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita generated by
the Information industry (NAICS 51) in each metropolitan area. Real GDP per capita
reflects the inflation-adjusted output of the Information sector divided by the total
population, capturing how much economic value this industry contributes for each resident.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Real GDP by Metropolitan Area, Table
CAGDP9 — Real GDP by Industry
(NAICS 51: Information).