At Silicon Valley Latino, we’ve always championed the power, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of our community — and the data continues to prove what we’ve long known. According to the latest findings from UCLA and California Lutheran University, the U.S. Latino GDP has skyrocketed to $4.1 trillion, positioning our community as the fifth-largest economy in the world if measured independently.
This groundbreaking report, led by UCLA’s Dr. David Hayes-Bautista and Dr. Paul Hsu, and Cal Lutheran’s Dr. Dan Hamilton and Dr. Matthew Fienup, paints a clear picture: Latino economic momentum isn’t just impressive — it’s transformational.
📈 Here are five standout insights:
$4.1 trillion GDP in 2023 – larger than the economies of countries like Germany and the UK.
4.4% annual growth (2010–2023) – double the rate of the U.S. economy as a whole (2.2%).
Highest labor force participation rate of any demographic group.
Significant educational gains – bachelor’s degrees earned by Latinos rose 125% from 2010 to 2021.
Latino consumption power continues to fuel growth across industries, from tech to small business.
This is more than a milestone. It’s a continued call to action.
As we celebrate this historic economic ascent, we must continue to uplift the businesses and leaders driving it. That’s where ShopLatino.Market comes in — SVL’s platform that helps people search, find, and support Latino-owned businesses. It’s a living example of how data and culture come together to strengthen our economy from the ground up.
The Latino GDP is rising — and so are we #JuntosAdelante!
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David Favela
July 30, 2025
Fantastic update, its time mi gente to step up and continue to grow and contribute to this country. At some point, if we embrace it, it will embrace us back.
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