06/03/2026
Kansas is stable, but stability alone isn’t enough to compete.
The Kansas Chamber’s 2026 Competitiveness Bluebook shows where we stand today.
Kansas ranks 33rd in total GDP and 49th in GDP growth, well below the national average.
Population growth remains limited, and income ranks in the middle nationally.
At the same time, Kansas continues to show strength in key areas like cost of doing business and business friendliness. The data is clear. Kansas has a strong foundation, but we are not keeping pace with faster-growing states.
That is why Kansas Forward is focused on growing our population, strengthening our workforce, and increasing economic output.
Understanding where we stand is the first step toward moving Kansas forward.
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