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Louisiana Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 188 | 39 | 46 | D+ |
| ECONOMY | 160 | 47 | 47 | D- |
| WORKFORCE | 139 | 45 | 44 | F |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 89 | 46 | 46 | F |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 199 | 7 | 7 | A- |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 108 | 32 | 38 | C- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 47 | 48 | 35 | F |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 50 | 27 | 32 | C- |
| EDUCATION | 47 | 29 | 22 | C |
| COST OF LIVING | 27 | 22 | 39 | C+ |
| OVERALL | 1054 | 47 | 46 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Jeff Landry, Republican
Population: 4,618,189
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 2.90%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 4.50%
Top corporate tax rate: 5.50%
Top individual income tax rate: 3.00%
Gasoline tax: 39.33 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa2, Stable/AA, Stable
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
