What is gdp (current us$), per square kilometre in World?

Gdp (current us$), per square kilometre in World was 827,263 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest gdp (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in World?

The highest recorded value was 827,263 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in World?

The lowest recorded value was 13,869 current US$ per square kilometre in 1961.

How does World rank for gdp (current us$), per square kilometre?

World ranks 12th out of 45 groups with data for 2023.

Is gdp (current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in World?

Over the last ten years it is up 37.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this World data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP (current US$), per square kilometre in World

Name: GDP (current US$), per square kilometre in World
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

World: GDP (current US$), per square kilometre was 827,263 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

827,263 current US$ per square kilometre

Change on year

up 4.4%

Rank

12th

of 45 groups

All-time high

827,263 current US$ per square kilometre

in 2023

All-time low

13,869 current US$ per square kilometre

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2023

GDP (current US$), per square kilometre in World, 1961–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gdp (current us$), per square kilometre in World is 827,263 current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 37.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), per square kilometre in World peaked at 827,263 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13,869 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.

World ranks 12th of 45 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

GDP (current US$), per square kilometre in World, year by year

Annual values for GDP (current US$), per square kilometre in World, 1961 to 2023.
Year	current US$ per square kilometre	Change
1961	13,869 current US$ per square kilometre	—
1962	14,840 current US$ per square kilometre	+7.0%
1963	16,046 current US$ per square kilometre	+8.1%
1964	17,590 current US$ per square kilometre	+9.6%
1965	19,168 current US$ per square kilometre	+9.0%
1966	20,779 current US$ per square kilometre	+8.4%
1967	22,051 current US$ per square kilometre	+6.1%
1968	23,831 current US$ per square kilometre	+8.1%
1969	26,326 current US$ per square kilometre	+10.5%
1970	28,877 current US$ per square kilometre	+9.7%
1971	31,912 current US$ per square kilometre	+10.5%
1972	36,866 current US$ per square kilometre	+15.5%
1973	45,090 current US$ per square kilometre	+22.3%
1974	52,115 current US$ per square kilometre	+15.6%
1975	58,033 current US$ per square kilometre	+11.4%
1976	63,086 current US$ per square kilometre	+8.7%
1977	71,332 current US$ per square kilometre	+13.1%
1978	84,482 current US$ per square kilometre	+18.4%
1979	97,694 current US$ per square kilometre	+15.6%
1980	110,155 current US$ per square kilometre	+12.8%
1981	113,927 current US$ per square kilometre	+3.4%
1982	112,721 current US$ per square kilometre	-1.1%
1983	115,082 current US$ per square kilometre	+2.1%
1984	119,556 current US$ per square kilometre	+3.9%
1985	125,230 current US$ per square kilometre	+4.7%
1986	147,752 current US$ per square kilometre	+18.0%
1987	168,238 current US$ per square kilometre	+13.9%
1988	188,052 current US$ per square kilometre	+11.8%
1989	196,402 current US$ per square kilometre	+4.4%
1990	220,624 current US$ per square kilometre	+12.3%
1991	230,279 current US$ per square kilometre	+4.4%
1992	203,670 current US$ per square kilometre	-11.6%
1993	205,171 current US$ per square kilometre	+0.7%
1994	220,894 current US$ per square kilometre	+7.7%
1995	246,647 current US$ per square kilometre	+11.7%
1996	252,370 current US$ per square kilometre	+2.3%
1997	251,367 current US$ per square kilometre	-0.4%
1998	250,050 current US$ per square kilometre	-0.5%
1999	258,283 current US$ per square kilometre	+3.3%
2000	267,033 current US$ per square kilometre	+3.4%
2001	265,321 current US$ per square kilometre	-0.6%
2002	275,550 current US$ per square kilometre	+3.9%
2003	308,872 current US$ per square kilometre	+12.1%
2004	347,593 current US$ per square kilometre	+12.5%
2005	376,431 current US$ per square kilometre	+8.3%
2006	407,734 current US$ per square kilometre	+8.3%
2007	459,586 current US$ per square kilometre	+12.7%
2008	505,192 current US$ per square kilometre	+9.9%
2009	479,074 current US$ per square kilometre	-5.2%
2010	524,924 current US$ per square kilometre	+9.6%
2011	583,733 current US$ per square kilometre	+11.2%
2012	585,329 current US$ per square kilometre	+0.3%
2013	601,621 current US$ per square kilometre	+2.8%
2014	617,586 current US$ per square kilometre	+2.7%
2015	583,662 current US$ per square kilometre	-5.5%
2016	593,194 current US$ per square kilometre	+1.6%
2017	631,888 current US$ per square kilometre	+6.5%
2018	671,895 current US$ per square kilometre	+6.3%
2019	683,318 current US$ per square kilometre	+1.7%
2020	664,726 current US$ per square kilometre	-2.7%
2021	761,017 current US$ per square kilometre	+14.5%
2022	792,691 current US$ per square kilometre	+4.2%
2023	827,263 current US$ per square kilometre	+4.4%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	19,389 current US$ per square kilometre	13,869 current US$ per square kilometre	26,326 current US$ per square kilometre	9
1970s	56,949 current US$ per square kilometre	28,877 current US$ per square kilometre	97,694 current US$ per square kilometre	10
1980s	139,712 current US$ per square kilometre	110,155 current US$ per square kilometre	196,402 current US$ per square kilometre	10
1990s	233,936 current US$ per square kilometre	203,670 current US$ per square kilometre	258,283 current US$ per square kilometre	10
2000s	369,239 current US$ per square kilometre	265,321 current US$ per square kilometre	505,192 current US$ per square kilometre	10
2010s	607,715 current US$ per square kilometre	524,924 current US$ per square kilometre	683,318 current US$ per square kilometre	10
2020s	761,424 current US$ per square kilometre	664,726 current US$ per square kilometre	827,263 current US$ per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near World

9 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 49.60 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
10 Luxembourg 34.49 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
11 San Marino 33.79 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
12 Netherlands 33.72 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
13 Cayman Islands 30.45 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
14 Israel 23.72 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
15 Switzerland 23.50 million current US$ per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

More economy & growth data for World

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.23 Percent per annum (2028)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.11 Percent per annum (2028)
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 5.98 % change on previous year (2025)
GDP (current US$), per capita 14,406 current US$ per person (2025)
GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.92 % change on previous year (2025)
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8421 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 12,131 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 2.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2687 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 3,686 current US$ per person (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp (current us$), per square kilometre in World?: Gdp (current us$), per square kilometre in World was 827,263 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gdp (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in World?: The highest recorded value was 827,263 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in World?: The lowest recorded value was 13,869 current US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
How does World rank for gdp (current us$), per square kilometre?: World ranks 12th out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
Is gdp (current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in World?: Over the last ten years it is up 37.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this World data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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GDP (current 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 (current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: GDP (current US$), per square kilometre
Unit: current US$ per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 258 places, 13,774 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 27 August 2026

GDP (current 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.