General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD): General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per was 27,469 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
27,469 current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 4.9%
Rank
34th
of 43 groups
All-time high
29,940 current US$ per square kilometre
in 2012
All-time low
322.12 current US$ per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) is 27,469 current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 29,940 current US$ per square kilometre in 2012 and was at its lowest, 322.12 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1962.
That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) 34th out of 43 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 350.39 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 322.12 current US$ per square kilometre | -8.1% |
| 1963 | 377.93 current US$ per square kilometre | +17.3% |
| 1964 | 440.54 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.6% |
| 1965 | 486.68 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1966 | 559.55 current US$ per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 1967 | 584.9 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 671.3 current US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1969 | 768.17 current US$ per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 1970 | 869.59 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1971 | 1,045 current US$ per square kilometre | +20.2% |
| 1972 | 1,239 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.6% |
| 1973 | 1,472 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.8% |
| 1974 | 2,288 current US$ per square kilometre | +55.4% |
| 1975 | 2,954 current US$ per square kilometre | +29.1% |
| 1976 | 3,507 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.7% |
| 1977 | 3,808 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1978 | 4,388 current US$ per square kilometre | +15.2% |
| 1979 | 4,754 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1980 | 5,718 current US$ per square kilometre | +20.3% |
| 1981 | 6,411 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1982 | 7,220 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1983 | 7,898 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1984 | 7,777 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 8,273 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 9,306 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1987 | 8,112 current US$ per square kilometre | -12.8% |
| 1988 | 8,154 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 7,446 current US$ per square kilometre | -8.7% |
| 1990 | 7,370 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 5,309 current US$ per square kilometre | -28.0% |
| 1992 | 5,512 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 5,252 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 1994 | 5,399 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 5,688 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 6,059 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 6,410 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 6,845 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 6,842 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 7,489 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 7,702 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 7,591 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 7,998 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 9,811 current US$ per square kilometre | +22.7% |
| 2005 | 10,970 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 12,737 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.1% |
| 2007 | 14,681 current US$ per square kilometre | +15.3% |
| 2008 | 17,852 current US$ per square kilometre | +21.6% |
| 2009 | 19,315 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2010 | 21,462 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 28,828 current US$ per square kilometre | +34.3% |
| 2012 | 29,940 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 28,500 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 28,913 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 27,610 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 28,302 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 27,961 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 27,246 current US$ per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 27,313 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 24,460 current US$ per square kilometre | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 25,662 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 26,183 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 27,469 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 506.84 current US$ per square kilometre | 322.12 current US$ per square kilometre | 768.17 current US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,633 current US$ per square kilometre | 869.59 current US$ per square kilometre | 4,754 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,632 current US$ per square kilometre | 5,718 current US$ per square kilometre | 9,306 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,069 current US$ per square kilometre | 5,252 current US$ per square kilometre | 7,370 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,615 current US$ per square kilometre | 7,489 current US$ per square kilometre | 19,315 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,608 current US$ per square kilometre | 21,462 current US$ per square kilometre | 29,940 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,944 current US$ per square kilometre | 24,460 current US$ per square kilometre | 27,469 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
- 31 United Arab Emirates 899,054 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 32 Czechia 876,212 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 33 Marshall Islands 838,339 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 34 Faroe Islands 776,299 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 35 Cyprus 700,051 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 36 Slovenia 660,871 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 37 Brunei Darussalam 655,025 current 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 general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) was 27,469 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 29,940 current US$ per square kilometre in 2012.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was 322.12 current US$ per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 34th out of 43 groups with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 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.
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 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.