California Population 2024 Trends 2024. California is the most populous state in the us with a nominal gdp at $3.9 trillion usd, 5th highest in the world and 14.2% of the united states nominal gdp. California's population increased in 2023 for the first time in three years.

An annual population report released tuesday showed that the state’s population increased last year by about 67,000 people, driven largely by lower mortality. California is the most populous state in the us with a nominal gdp at $3.9 trillion usd, 5th highest in the world and 14.2% of the united states nominal gdp.