GNI (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in United States
United States: GNI (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 0.8388 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.8388 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
129th
of 170 countries
All-time high
5.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1970
All-time low
0.8388 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2024
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GNI (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in United States, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, gni (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in United States stood at 0.8388 constant LCU per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and down 23.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in United States peaked at 5.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.8388 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
United States ranks 129th of 170 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in United States, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1972 | 4.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1973 | 4.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 1974 | 4.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1975 | 3.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1976 | 3.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1977 | 3.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 3.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 1979 | 2.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1980 | 2.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1981 | 2.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1982 | 2.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 2.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 2.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 2.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1986 | 1.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1987 | 1.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1988 | 1.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 1.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 1.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1991 | 1.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1992 | 1.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 1.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 1.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 1.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 1.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 1.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 1.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 1.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 1.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 1.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 1.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 1.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 1.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 1.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 1.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 1.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 1.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 1.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 1.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 1.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 1.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 1.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 1.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 1.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 1.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 0.964 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2022 | 0.9033 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2023 | 0.8605 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 0.8388 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 0.8388 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.8306 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.0× the median. (60 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9142 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.8388 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 126 Singapore 0.9043 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 127 Panama 0.9006 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 128 Ecuador 0.8903 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 130 Bahamas 0.8325 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 131 France 0.8287 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 132 Bermuda 0.8141 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for United States
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 422.23 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,235 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 400.52 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 34.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.013 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,172 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 52.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in United States?
- Gni (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in United States was 0.8388 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gni (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 5.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest gni (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8388 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does United States rank for gni (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- United States ranks 129th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gni (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GNI (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GNI (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GNI (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- GNI Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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GNI (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.