Otago's gross domestic product has risen to just over $10b.

At the latest count it equated to about 4% of the national total, which was worth more than $241b.

The region's had steady growth, with GDP doubling since the millennium.

Per capita Otago's sitting in the middle of the pack, with seven regions doing better and the same number falling behind.

The North Island is leading the way, representing just over two thirds of the country's economy.

Taranaki has the highest performance taking population into account.