How the GDP Calculator works
The expenditure approach adds up everything bought: consumer spending, business investment, government spending and net exports. Imports subtract because they were made elsewhere.
GDP = C + I + G + (X − M).
Calculate GDP using the expenditure approach: C + I + G + (X − M).
Read the full GDP Calculator guide →The expenditure approach adds up everything bought: consumer spending, business investment, government spending and net exports. Imports subtract because they were made elsewhere.
GDP = C + I + G + (X − M).