Source: George Kavallines
| Category | Score | 2016 Rank | 2015 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 247 | 13 | 14 (Tie) |
| Cost of Doing Business | 122 | 38 | 38 (Tie) |
| Infrastructure | 161 | 36 | 39 (Tie) |
| Economy | 178 | 26 (Tie) | 26 (Tie) |
| Quality of Life | 164 | 28 | 30 |
| Technology & Innovation | 125 | 27 | 22 |
| Education | 68 | 45 | 38 |
| Business Friendliness | 97 | 11 | 4 |
| Cost of Living | 5 | 48 | 37 |
| Access to Capital | 5 | 46 (Tie) | 47 |
| Overall | 1172 | 37 | 38 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Jack Markell, Democrat
Population: 945,934
GDP growth: 2 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2016): 4.1 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 8.7 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 6.6 percent
Gasoline tax: 41.40 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa, stable
Major private employers: Christiana Care Health Systems, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
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, Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
