GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD): GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre was 217,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
217,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 2.9%
Rank
31st
of 45 groups
All-time high
217,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
15,961 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) stood at 217,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 217,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 15,961 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) 31st 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$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15,961 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 16,379 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 18,216 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1964 | 20,070 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 1965 | 22,523 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1966 | 24,135 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 25,963 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1968 | 29,190 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 1969 | 32,413 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1970 | 35,237 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1971 | 37,195 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1972 | 41,616 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1973 | 43,888 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 47,128 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1975 | 48,597 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1976 | 55,967 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.2% |
| 1977 | 56,913 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 55,870 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1979 | 55,588 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 53,755 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1981 | 52,998 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 58,793 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1983 | 61,579 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 61,684 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 64,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 63,220 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1987 | 63,870 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 65,035 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 66,871 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 73,467 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1991 | 74,358 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 78,060 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 79,265 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 81,100 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 83,484 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 88,480 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 91,480 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 96,378 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 100,410 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 106,291 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 109,452 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 113,135 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 116,099 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 124,950 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 131,094 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 138,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 146,299 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 151,340 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 155,617 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 163,127 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 162,421 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 168,162 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 170,008 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 174,118 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 176,025 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 185,770 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 192,241 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 196,288 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 199,028 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 193,950 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 202,315 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 211,061 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 217,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,761 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 15,961 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 32,413 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 47,800 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 35,237 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 56,913 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 61,217 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 52,998 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 66,871 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 84,648 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 73,467 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 100,410 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 129,251 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 106,291 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 155,617 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 178,719 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 162,421 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 199,028 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 206,140 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 193,950 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 217,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
- 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
- 31 Andorra 6.92 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 32 Italy 6.83 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 33 Kuwait 6.73 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 34 United Arab Emirates 6.19 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1377 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,924 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6806 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 453.08 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1603 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 389.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0008 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
All data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) was 217,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 217,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,961 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 31st out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
- Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) 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$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
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- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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GDP (constant 2015 US$) 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.