Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre was 1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 5.4%
Rank
10th
of 41 groups
All-time high
1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
58,050 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) stood at 1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 74.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 58,050 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 10th of 41 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 58,050 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 59,818 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 62,965 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1964 | 67,589 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1965 | 68,950 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1966 | 70,254 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 72,020 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1968 | 73,557 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1969 | 77,325 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1970 | 80,810 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1971 | 82,831 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 81,940 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 83,453 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 82,505 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1975 | 84,226 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 88,769 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 94,612 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 103,134 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1979 | 100,896 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1980 | 108,811 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 111,254 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1982 | 113,041 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 120,578 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 125,591 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 131,852 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 136,935 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 144,243 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 153,981 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1989 | 161,808 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 173,200 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1991 | 170,115 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 177,796 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 185,251 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 198,431 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 211,096 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 222,620 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 235,665 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 250,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 272,231 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 276,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 290,693 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 300,571 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 322,828 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 355,017 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 392,130 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 417,511 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 468,108 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 2008 | 474,775 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 512,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 566,058 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 597,693 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 630,117 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 646,199 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 687,339 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 738,663 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 797,245 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 870,360 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 929,928 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 945,698 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 893,194 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 1.01 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 2022 | 1.07 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 67,836 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 58,050 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 77,325 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 88,318 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 80,810 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 103,134 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 130,809 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 108,811 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 161,808 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 209,664 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 170,115 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 272,231 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 381,060 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 276,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 512,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 740,930 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 566,058 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 945,698 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.03 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 893,194 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- 7 San Marino 19.79 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 8 Luxembourg 18.95 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 9 Israel 18.73 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 10 Republic of Korea 18.10 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 11 Switzerland 18.06 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 12 Belgium 16.88 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 13 Maldives 15.42 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 569.13 current US$ per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2104 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 6.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,521 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.9318 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 6.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 2,779 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 5.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,724 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) was 1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was 58,050 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank for gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 10th out of 41 groups with data for 2023.
- Is gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia (IDA & IBRD) data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 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 national expenditure (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
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- Gross national expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 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.