Adjusted savings: net national savings in United States
United States: Adjusted savings: net national savings was 388.42 billion current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
388.42 billion current US$
Change on year
down 24.0%
World rank
4th
of 176 countries
All-time high
796.59 billion current US$
in 2019
All-time low
-370.35 billion current US$
in 2009
Years of data
52
1970–2021
Adjusted savings: net national savings in United States, 1970–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adjusted savings: net national savings in United States is 388.42 billion current US$, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 24.0% on the previous year and up 525.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted savings: net national savings in United States peaked at 796.59 billion current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, -370.35 billion current US$, in 2009.
That places United States 4th out of 176 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adjusted savings: net national savings in United States, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 94.56 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 101.26 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1972 | 121.78 billion current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1973 | 160.35 billion current US$ | +31.7% |
| 1974 | 143.62 billion current US$ | -10.4% |
| 1975 | 113.89 billion current US$ | -20.7% |
| 1976 | 141.89 billion current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1977 | 172.50 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1978 | 223.75 billion current US$ | +29.7% |
| 1979 | 244.06 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 205.81 billion current US$ | -15.7% |
| 1981 | 261.76 billion current US$ | +27.2% |
| 1982 | 191.45 billion current US$ | -26.9% |
| 1983 | 156.65 billion current US$ | -18.2% |
| 1984 | 286.10 billion current US$ | +82.6% |
| 1985 | 243.33 billion current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1986 | 182.84 billion current US$ | -24.9% |
| 1987 | 222.06 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1988 | 295.86 billion current US$ | +33.2% |
| 1989 | 275.76 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1990 | 229.92 billion current US$ | -16.6% |
| 1991 | 225.95 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 192.65 billion current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1993 | 165.44 billion current US$ | -14.1% |
| 1994 | 245.31 billion current US$ | +48.3% |
| 1995 | 309.90 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1996 | 410.10 billion current US$ | +32.3% |
| 1997 | 547.56 billion current US$ | +33.5% |
| 1998 | 627.68 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1999 | 615.49 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 620.81 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 477.65 billion current US$ | -23.1% |
| 2002 | 346.54 billion current US$ | -27.4% |
| 2003 | 273.34 billion current US$ | -21.1% |
| 2004 | 340.30 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 2005 | 387.52 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2006 | 522.98 billion current US$ | +35.0% |
| 2007 | 262.26 billion current US$ | -49.9% |
| 2008 | -140.45 billion current US$ | -153.6% |
| 2009 | -370.35 billion current US$ | +163.7% |
| 2010 | -88.99 billion current US$ | -76.0% |
| 2011 | 62.13 billion current US$ | -169.8% |
| 2012 | 446.66 billion current US$ | +618.9% |
| 2013 | 522.83 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2014 | 727.75 billion current US$ | +39.2% |
| 2015 | 774.18 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 563.83 billion current US$ | -27.2% |
| 2017 | 698.04 billion current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2018 | 773.30 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 796.59 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 511.25 billion current US$ | -35.8% |
| 2021 | 388.42 billion current US$ | -24.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 151.77 billion current US$ | 94.56 billion current US$ | 244.06 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 232.16 billion current US$ | 156.65 billion current US$ | 295.86 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 357.00 billion current US$ | 165.44 billion current US$ | 627.68 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 272.06 billion current US$ | -370.35 billion current US$ | 620.81 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 527.63 billion current US$ | -88.99 billion current US$ | 796.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 449.83 billion current US$ | 388.42 billion current US$ | 511.25 billion current US$ | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for United States
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 2.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 10.53 % change on previous year (2021)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9477 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 67,708 current US$ per person (2021)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 10.53 % change on previous year (2021)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.9477 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 67,708 current LCU per person (2021)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 5.02 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted savings: net national savings in United States?
- Adjusted savings: net national savings in United States was 388.42 billion current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted savings: net national savings recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 796.59 billion current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest adjusted savings: net national savings recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -370.35 billion current US$ in 2009.
- How does United States rank for adjusted savings: net national savings?
- United States ranks 4th out of 176 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted savings: net national savings rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 525.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted savings: net national savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net national savings are equal to gross national savings less the value of consumption of fixed capital. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.