GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries): GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre was 277,550 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
277,550 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 2.3%
Rank
27th
of 45 groups
All-time high
277,550 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
36,954 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) stood at 277,550 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 277,550 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 36,954 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) 27th out of 45 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 36,954 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 38,578 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1963 | 39,339 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 42,272 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1965 | 44,589 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1966 | 46,683 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 48,643 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 52,130 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1969 | 55,514 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1970 | 59,175 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1971 | 63,102 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 67,529 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1973 | 72,988 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1974 | 77,602 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1975 | 80,427 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 84,842 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 88,927 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 92,771 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 99,450 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1980 | 105,935 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1981 | 106,859 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 106,591 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 103,702 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 107,585 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 110,882 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 114,882 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 118,804 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 119,497 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 120,828 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 120,787 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1991 | 125,047 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 128,689 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 134,580 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 141,475 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 142,633 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 148,184 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 156,374 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 161,123 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 161,616 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 167,431 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 167,958 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 168,246 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 172,073 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 181,790 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 189,414 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 199,595 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 210,486 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 218,599 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 213,464 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 227,172 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 237,540 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 243,997 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 250,843 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 254,002 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 254,483 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 252,569 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 256,664 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 260,019 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 260,782 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 242,922 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 260,597 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 271,362 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 277,550 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44,967 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 36,954 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 55,514 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 78,681 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 59,175 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 99,450 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 111,556 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 103,702 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 120,828 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 142,051 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 120,787 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 161,616 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 188,906 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 167,431 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 218,599 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 249,807 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 227,172 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 260,782 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 263,108 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 242,922 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 277,550 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 24 United States Virgin Islands 11.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 25 Puerto Rico 10.84 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 26 Guam 10.59 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 27 Germany 10.58 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 28 Denmark 8.78 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 29 Ireland 7.21 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 30 Mauritius 7.08 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 4.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 6,311 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5831 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 180.24 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 2.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 7,460 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6893 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -5.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 276.66 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) was 277,550 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 277,550 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,954 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 27th out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
- Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GDP (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
GDP (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.