GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre was 61,197 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
61,197 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.1%
Rank
43rd
of 45 groups
All-time high
61,197 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
9,582 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Least developed countries, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Least developed countries is 61,197 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 42.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Least developed countries peaked at 61,197 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9,582 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Least developed countries ranks 43rd of 45 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,582 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 10,305 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1963 | 10,514 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 10,892 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1965 | 11,295 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 11,671 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 11,793 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 12,398 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1969 | 12,811 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 12,733 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1971 | 12,955 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1972 | 12,771 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1973 | 13,058 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 13,793 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 13,866 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 14,404 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1977 | 14,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 14,912 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 15,184 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 15,485 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 15,851 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 16,008 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 16,273 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 16,658 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 16,939 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 17,499 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 18,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1988 | 18,759 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 19,086 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 19,064 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1991 | 19,413 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 19,464 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 18,154 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 18,278 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 19,339 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 20,428 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 21,519 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 22,388 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 23,287 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 24,281 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 25,471 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 26,852 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 28,236 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 29,834 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 32,043 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 34,241 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 36,726 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 39,097 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 40,749 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 43,342 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 44,662 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 40,468 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -9.4% |
| 2013 | 42,925 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 45,220 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 46,463 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 48,228 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 50,400 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 52,745 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 55,290 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 55,190 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 56,711 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 59,384 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 61,197 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,251 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9,582 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 12,811 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 13,836 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 12,733 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 15,184 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,079 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 15,485 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 19,086 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,133 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 18,154 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 23,287 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,753 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 24,281 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 40,749 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 46,974 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 40,468 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 55,290 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 58,120 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 55,190 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 61,197 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 40 Seychelles 4.24 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 41 Saint Kitts and Nevis 3.90 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 42 Antigua and Barbuda 3.80 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 43 Saint Lucia 3.43 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 44 Grenada 3.38 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 45 Cyprus 3.32 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 46 American Samoa 3.31 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Least developed countries
- Manufacturing, value added 185.44 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 6.4% (2025)
- Trade in services 8.6% (2024)
- External balance on goods and services -6.8% (2025)
- Trade 43.7% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 260.34 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.0% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 233.76 billion current US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 29.7% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 4.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Least developed countries?
- Gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Least developed countries was 61,197 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 61,197 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,582 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Least developed countries rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?
- Least developed countries ranks 43rd out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
- Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed 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.