If you already know real GDP R then you divide it by the population C. R C real GDP per capita. First we find the growth rate in real GDP on a quarterly basis which is a straightforward percentage calculation that relates the change in GDP during the most recent quarter to the level of GDP.
To calculate a countrys real GDP growth rate the first thing we need to do is find the real GDP.
To do this we divide nominal GDP by real GDP and multiply the result with 100. In year 2 real GDP was 16400. Divide the GDP number by the number of people in the United States for GDP per capita. GDP Total National Income Sales Taxes Depreciation Net Foreign Factor Income.