How does North America rank for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?

North America ranks 11th out of 40 groups with data for 2023.

Is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in North America?

Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in North America

Name: Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in North America
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North America: Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre was 298,284 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)

298,284 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre

Change on year

up 1.0%

Rank

11th

of 40 groups

All-time high

298,284 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre

in 2023

All-time low

50,927 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2023

Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in North America, 1970–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.

Analysis

North America recorded 298,284 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.

The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 37.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in North America peaked at 298,284 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 50,927 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1970.

North America ranks 11th of 40 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 54 years of available data.

Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in North America, year by year

Annual values for Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in North America, 1970 to 2023.
Year	constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	Change
1970	50,927 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	—
1971	53,831 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.7%
1972	57,956 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.7%
1973	63,332 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+9.3%
1974	61,137 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-3.5%
1975	54,285 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-11.2%
1976	61,911 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+14.0%
1977	68,048 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+9.9%
1978	74,654 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+9.7%
1979	78,174 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.7%
1980	72,473 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-7.3%
1981	77,513 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.0%
1982	68,703 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-11.4%
1983	74,658 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+8.7%
1984	91,588 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+22.7%
1985	94,250 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.9%
1986	96,022 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+1.9%
1987	99,771 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.9%
1988	102,299 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.5%
1989	106,154 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.8%
1990	104,344 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-1.7%
1991	98,655 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-5.5%
1992	103,300 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.7%
1993	108,709 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.2%
1994	118,524 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+9.0%
1995	121,943 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.9%
1996	130,507 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.0%
1997	143,526 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+10.0%
1998	155,151 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+8.1%
1999	167,162 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.7%
2000	177,603 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+6.2%
2001	170,627 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-3.9%
2002	171,682 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+0.6%
2003	179,474 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.5%
2004	193,618 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.9%
2005	205,365 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+6.1%
2006	212,130 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.3%
2007	209,502 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-1.2%
2008	198,085 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-5.4%
2009	165,943 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-16.2%
2010	183,474 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+10.6%
2011	192,047 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.7%
2012	206,010 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.3%
2013	216,362 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.0%
2014	226,595 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.7%
2015	236,817 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.5%
2016	236,657 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-0.1%
2017	247,278 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.5%
2018	260,331 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.3%
2019	268,139 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.0%
2020	259,194 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-3.3%
2021	281,307 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+8.5%
2022	295,366 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.0%
2023	298,284 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+1.0%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	62,425 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	50,927 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	78,174 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
1980s	88,343 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	68,703 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	106,154 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
1990s	125,182 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	98,655 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	167,162 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
2000s	188,403 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	165,943 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	212,130 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
2010s	227,371 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	183,474 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	268,139 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
2020s	283,538 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	259,194 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	298,284 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near North America

8 Switzerland 5.54 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
9 Netherlands 5.52 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
10 Israel 4.91 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
11 Luxembourg 4.21 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
12 San Marino 4.18 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
13 Belgium 4.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
14 Japan 3.43 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare

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More economy & growth data for North America

Imports of goods and services 15.4% (2024)
Gross capital formation 5.52 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
Gross capital formation 3.2% (2024)
Gross capital formation 21.6% (2024)
Imports of goods and services 4.86 trillion current US$ (2024)
Imports of goods and services 4.34 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
Imports of goods and services 5.0% (2024)
Industry (including construction), value added 4.69 trillion current US$ (2021)
Services, value added 19.44 trillion current US$ (2021)
Industry (including construction), value added 18.2% (2021)

All data for North America →

Frequently asked questions

What is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in North America?: Gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in North America was 298,284 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in North America?: The highest recorded value was 298,284 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in North America?: The lowest recorded value was 50,927 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1970.
How does North America rank for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?: North America ranks 11th out of 40 groups with data for 2023.
Is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in North America?: Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this North America data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Gross capital formation (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.

Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre
Unit: constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 200 places, 7,878 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Gross capital formation (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.