Free U.S. Top 10 States with the Largest Budget Surpluses (2015-2025) Chart
The chart illustrates a consistent increase in state budget surpluses between the periods 2015–2019 and 2020–2025, with California leading at 15.2 billion USD in the earlier period and rising to 16.5 billion USD in the latter. Texas follows with an increase from 10.8 to 11.3 billion USD, while Florida grows from 8.6 to 9 billion USD, showing strong fiscal performance. New York records 7.5 billion USD initially, increasing to 7.9 billion USD, and Pennsylvania grows from 6.4 to 6.8 billion USD. States like Ohio, Illinois, and New Jersey maintain moderate surpluses, with values ranging between 4.9–5.9 billion USD in the recent period. Washington rises slightly to 4.8 billion USD, and Michigan increases modestly to 4.4 billion USD, reflecting steady fiscal strategies. Overall, the data highlights a positive trend in state-level budget management and revenue gains across major U.S. states over the decade.
| Labels | 2015–2019 Surplus (USD billions) | 2020–2025 Surplus (USD billions) |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15.2 | 16.5 |
| Texas | 10.8 | 11.3 |
| Florida | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| New York | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Pennsylvania | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Ohio | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Illinois | 5.3 | 5.6 |
| New Jersey | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| Washington | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Michigan | 4.2 | 4.4 |
