Houston's GDP reached $758.3 billion in 2024, making it the sixth-largest U.S. metro economy and surpassing Washington, D.C. The economy grew 10.6% over two years, with manufacturing as the largest sector, contributing $126.9 billion and 16.7% of GDP. Oil and gas now account for just 3.8%. Nearly 25% of output is exported, four times more than peers. Worker productivity is high, with output per worker 19% above the national average.