General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in North America
North America: General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) was 6.1 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in North America, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in North America is 6.1 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 16.1% on the previous year and up 1,076.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in North America peaked at 12.41 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0.0249 % change on previous year, in 2015.
That places North America 19th out of 43 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in North America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 8.44 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1973 | 6.66 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 1974 | 12.26 % change on previous year | +84.0% |
| 1975 | 12.41 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 7.38 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 1977 | 8.01 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 1978 | 7.71 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 8.96 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
| 1980 | 12.22 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 1981 | 11.71 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 9.42 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 1983 | 7.36 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 1984 | 6.01 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1985 | 8.14 % change on previous year | +35.4% |
| 1986 | 6.52 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 1987 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1988 | 6.67 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 1989 | 8.04 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 1990 | 8.02 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 6.37 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 1992 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 1993 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 1994 | 2.33 % change on previous year | +57.6% |
| 1995 | 2.69 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 1996 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1997 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +48.1% |
| 1998 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 1999 | 6.4 % change on previous year | +101.8% |
| 2000 | 6.57 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 6.48 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 6.77 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 7.14 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2005 | 6.56 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 6.64 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 7.19 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2010 | 4.5 % change on previous year | +58.0% |
| 2011 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 2012 | 0.3438 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 2013 | 0.4343 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 2014 | 0.5185 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 2015 | 0.0249 % change on previous year | -95.2% |
| 2016 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +6203.9% |
| 2017 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +75.8% |
| 2018 | 5.21 % change on previous year | +88.8% |
| 2019 | 4.84 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 5.44 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 2021 | 7.13 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 2022 | 5.27 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2023 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 6.1 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.96 % change on previous year | 6.66 % change on previous year | 12.41 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 8.2 % change on previous year | 5.88 % change on previous year | 12.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.01 % change on previous year | 1.48 % change on previous year | 8.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.32 % change on previous year | 2.85 % change on previous year | 7.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.13 % change on previous year | 0.0249 % change on previous year | 5.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.84 % change on previous year | 5.26 % change on previous year | 7.13 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near North America
- 16 Tanzania, United Republic of 21.72 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Bulgaria 21.6 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Samoa 21.44 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Equatorial Guinea 20.86 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Yemen 20.55 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Kosovo 20.27 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 20.27 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for North America
- Inflation, GDP deflator 2.7% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1716 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 14,209 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 4.85 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2165 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 17,926 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1749 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 14,482 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- GDP per capita 86,308 current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in North America?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in North America was 6.1 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) recorded in North America?
- The highest recorded value was 12.41 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) recorded in North America?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0249 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does North America rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$)?
- North America ranks 19th out of 43 groups with data for 2024.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) rising or falling in North America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,076.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North America data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.