General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per in United States of America
United States of America: General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per was 411,688 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per in United States of America, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per in United States of America stood at 411,688 current US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 48.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per in United States of America peaked at 411,688 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 21,049 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1970.
That places United States of America 45th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per in United States of America, year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 21,049 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 22,815 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1972 | 24,620 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 26,108 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1974 | 28,956 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1975 | 32,397 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1976 | 34,339 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 37,250 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 40,482 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1979 | 44,187 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 49,531 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1981 | 55,360 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1982 | 60,545 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1983 | 65,007 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1984 | 69,301 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 75,406 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 80,576 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 84,823 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 89,579 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 96,237 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 103,526 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 109,713 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 114,465 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 117,157 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 120,985 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 124,658 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 128,059 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 133,261 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 138,401 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 147,553 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 156,909 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 167,885 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2002 | 179,637 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 190,613 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 202,132 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 214,151 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 226,257 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 239,964 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 257,279 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 266,024 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 274,509 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 274,538 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 274,989 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 276,662 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 280,110 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 284,669 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 290,068 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 296,883 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 312,627 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 329,280 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 347,651 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 369,108 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 389,562 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 411,688 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31,220 current US$ per square kilometre | 21,049 current US$ per square kilometre | 44,187 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 72,636 current US$ per square kilometre | 49,531 current US$ per square kilometre | 96,237 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 123,778 current US$ per square kilometre | 103,526 current US$ per square kilometre | 147,553 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 210,085 current US$ per square kilometre | 156,909 current US$ per square kilometre | 266,024 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 289,434 current US$ per square kilometre | 274,509 current US$ per square kilometre | 329,280 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 379,502 current US$ per square kilometre | 347,651 current US$ per square kilometre | 411,688 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per in United States of America?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per in United States of America was 411,688 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 411,688 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,049 current US$ per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does United States of America rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per?
- United States of America ranks 45th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$), per rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
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- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 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.