Economy of South Carolina

The economy of South Carolina was ranked the 26th largest in the United States based on gross domestic product in 2020. Tourism, centered around Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Hilton Head Island, is the state's largest industry. The state's other major economic sector is advanced-manufacturing located primarily in the Upstate and the Lowcountry. Several foreign-invested automotive manufacturing plants are located in the state which make South Carolina the leading exporter of cars in the country.

Economy of South Carolina

The economy of South Carolina was ranked the 26th largest in the United States based on gross domestic product in 2020. Tourism, centered around Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Hilton Head Island, is the state's largest industry. The state's other major economic sector is advanced-manufacturing located primarily in the Upstate and the Lowcountry. Several foreign-invested automotive manufacturing plants are located in the state which make South Carolina the leading exporter of cars in the country.