General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income): General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) was 46,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
46,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 2.4%
Rank
18th
of 33 groups
All-time high
46,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
5,331 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income), 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) recorded 46,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre for general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) peaked at 46,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5,331 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) ranks 18th of 33 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income), year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,331 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 5,569 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1963 | 5,996 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 6,075 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 6,253 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 6,586 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 7,112 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1968 | 7,596 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1969 | 8,130 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1970 | 8,717 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1971 | 9,518 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1972 | 10,334 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 11,420 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1974 | 11,803 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 13,367 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1976 | 14,315 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1977 | 14,048 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1978 | 14,880 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 15,992 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 12,552 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -21.5% |
| 1981 | 13,296 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 14,085 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 14,042 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 14,134 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 15,405 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 16,464 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 17,654 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 18,116 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 19,747 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1990 | 21,920 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1991 | 21,292 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 20,920 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 22,073 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1994 | 23,084 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 25,643 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1996 | 25,741 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 26,602 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 27,361 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 28,139 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 28,423 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 28,572 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 29,049 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 29,454 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 30,303 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 31,429 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 32,617 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 34,072 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 35,102 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 36,436 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 37,799 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 38,954 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 40,092 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 41,178 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 41,986 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 42,581 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 42,849 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 43,165 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 43,804 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 43,471 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 42,546 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 44,418 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 45,323 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 46,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,517 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 5,331 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 8,130 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 12,439 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 8,717 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 15,992 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,549 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 12,552 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 19,747 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 24,277 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 20,920 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 28,139 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,546 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 28,423 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 36,436 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,588 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 37,799 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 43,804 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 44,678 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 42,546 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 46,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
- 15 Qatar 2.72 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 16 Japan 2.70 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 17 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2.70 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 18 Switzerland 2.34 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 19 Germany 2.30 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 20 Kuwait 2.05 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 21 Denmark 2.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 7,260 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 2.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.138 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,436 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6975 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5838 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 4.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 6,076 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,706 current US$ per person (2025)
All data for Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) was 46,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) recorded in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)?
- The highest recorded value was 46,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) recorded in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,331 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$)?
- Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) ranks 18th out of 33 groups with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) rising or falling in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 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.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 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.