North Dakota Sees Modest Increase in Taxable Sales for 2025

Tax Commissioner reports retail as state's largest revenue category

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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North Dakota's Tax Commission has released data showing a 0.25% increase in taxable sales and purchases in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching a total of $27.16 billion. The data indicates growth in key sectors like retail, mining, oil, construction, and real estate, with some cities seeing larger increases than others.

Why it matters

The taxable sales data provides important insights into the economic health and consumer spending trends within North Dakota. As a bellwether for the state's economy, this information helps guide policy decisions and business planning.

The details

Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus presented the 2025 taxable sales data, noting that retail remained the state's largest revenue category. He also highlighted growth in the mining, oil, construction, and real estate sectors, particularly in the second half of the year. The cities of Steele, Divide, Dickey, Burke, and Slope saw the largest increases in sales compared to the previous year.

  • The taxable sales data is from the 2025 calendar year.
  • The data was presented by the Tax Commissioner on March 6, 2026.

The players

Brian Kroshus

North Dakota Tax Commissioner who presented the 2025 taxable sales data.

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The takeaway

The modest increase in North Dakota's taxable sales signals cautious economic growth, with key industries like retail, mining, and construction contributing to the overall positive trend. This data will help guide policymakers and businesses as they navigate the state's economic landscape.