North Carolina’s economy is projected to see sustained growth through the rest of 2025 and into 2026, but businesses should prepare for uncertainties from federal policy decisions and the state’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. This outlook comes from the latest North Carolina Economic Forecast published by the UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business.

North Carolina’s Gross Domestic Product, a key measure of economic activity, is forecast to increase by 2.3% in 2025. This will mark the fifth consecutive year of growth since COVID-19. The state is expected to add 76,400 net jobs in 2025, increasing employment by 1.5% by December.

While the state’s economy continues to tick along, there are concerns, said Charlotte financial economist John Connaughton, author of the state forecast for nearl

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