A guide to evaluating U.S. expansion in the Southwestern United States
Greater Phoenix sits at the center of the Southwestern United States and serves as a strategic entry point for international companies expanding into the U.S. With workforce scale, advanced infrastructure and global connectivity concentrated in one region, Greater Phoenix offers a compelling environment for growth. This guide brings together data and insight to support informed U.S. expansion decisions.
On the Map: Greater Phoenix, Arizona, United States
#1 GDP
The U.S. has the largest gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide. In Q1 2021, the U.S. GDP was $21.5 trillion.
156M
Recent U.S. labor force estimates are at about 156 million people, with 131 million in non-farm employment.
1,000+
Greater Phoenix, Ariz. is home to more than one thousand foreign-owned international companies.
7.7M
Greater Phoenix, Ariz. is expected to grow to approximately 7.7 million residents by 2050.







