Regional Economy

Many Fortune 500 companies are among the top 100 employers in Greater Baltimore.

With the region’s population expected to increase by more than 8 percent by 2015, Greater Baltimore is well-situated to sustain, and advance, its global and already-vibrant economy.

With a $138 billion gross regional product in 2009, the Baltimore region has experienced a 31% increase since 2001. 

While the region has a diverse industry base, Greater Baltimore also possesses competitive advantages in expanding sectors of the national economy. Clusters of industries exist in the region, some of which are:

  • Life Sciences, particularly in biotechnology
  • Healthcare
  • Financial Services
  • Information Technology / Defense
  • Education
  • Cyber Security/Technology

To view our profiles on these and other industries, click here. In each of these sectors, Baltimore offers a unique combination of workforce and infrastructure that enables the region to support significant growth in jobs and capital investment.