Bureau of Economic Analysis

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is your source of **accurate and objective** data about the nation's economy. **What We Do** BEA's economists produce some of the world's most closely watched statistics, including U.S. gross domestic product, better known as **GDP**. We do **state and local** numbers, too, plus **foreign trade and investment** stats and **industry** data. - [Economic Accounts:](https://www.bea.gov/data/economic-accounts) Descriptions of BEA's principal programs and activities - [Economic Measurement:](https://www.bea.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/arora-unsw-escoe.pdf) Progress & History - [Uses of BEA Data](https://www.bea.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/Uses-of-BEA-Statistics.pdf) - [Who Uses BEA Measures?](https://www.bea.gov/about/who-uses-bea-measures) Information on the primary users of BEA's economic accounts - [*We've Got Your Number:*](https://www.bea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-01/weve-got-your-number-booklet-2020.pdf) A quick guide to BEA and its data - [Video: About BEA](https://youtu.be/-hif-j4uFWg "(opens in a new window)") - [Video: About Our Numbers](https://youtu.be/UNS9aPx1vcg "(opens in a new window)") **Why We Do It** Governments of all levels, businesses big and small, and Americans everywhere rely on our numbers. BEA's work underpins decisions about interest rates and trade policy, taxes and spending, hiring and investing, and more. All from a source that's **nonpartisan**, **nonpolitical, and neutral** on policy. **Mission** The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner. **Vision** To deliver trusted and innovative economic statistics that keep pace with the global economy and the needs of the American people.