Economy

Louisiana Tops $20 Billion in Total Economic Investment for Second Consecutive Year
Louisiana produces more than 850 million pounds of seafood each year.
Poultry production is the largest animal agricultural industry in Louisiana, valued at $2 billion.
Louisiana Veteran Business Initiative Reaches Record Numbers
Louisiana is one of the largest fur producers in the U.S.
Forestry is the number one agricultural industry in the state, being valued at $3.6 billion.
Seafood is key to Louisiana’s economic survival.
One of every 70 jobs comes from the seafood industry, and this industry has an economic impact of more than $2.4 billion each year in the state.
The production of soybeans contributes nearly $230 million annually to Louisiana’s economy.
Louisiana is No. 2 in crude oil production and No. 3 in natural gas production in the nation.

Tourism

Louisiana Attracts More Visitors And More Spending Following Post-Pandemic Challenges
Louisiana's $17.1 billion generated visitor spending would buy 106 lbs. of crawfish for each visitor
The highest point in Louisiana is Driskill Mountain, which is 535 feet above sea level.
New Orleans is the state’s lowest point, at eight feet below sea level.
Jazz was born in New Orleans, while Southwest Louisiana is home to Cajun and zydeco music.

Culture

Louisiana has more than 400 festivals each year.
Louisiana joined the Union on April 30, 1812.
It was the only state to enter the Union with non-English speakers as the popular majority.