In terms of GDP per capita, even the poorest US state outranked the top five European economies in 2024 — with the sole exception of Germany, where the gap narrowed to around €1,500. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT But how do the overall economic heavyweights compare? E uronews Business lines up the top five EU economies against the top five US states, measuring both total GDP and GDP per capita — in nominal terms and purchasing power standards (PPS). According to Eurostat and Bureau of Economic