Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United States of America

United States of America: Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 5.59 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.59 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 6.0%
World rank
118th
of 185 countries
All-time high
12.92 % change on previous year
in 1978
All-time low
-3.96 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United States of America, 1971–2024

-5051015197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United States of America stood at 5.59 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 6.0% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United States of America peaked at 12.92 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -3.96 % change on previous year, in 2009.

That places United States of America 118th out of 185 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United States of America, year by year

Annual values for Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United States of America, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 8.87 % change on previous year
1972 10.16 % change on previous year +14.5%
1973 10.82 % change on previous year +6.5%
1974 8.78 % change on previous year -18.9%
1975 7.95 % change on previous year -9.5%
1976 12.35 % change on previous year +55.4%
1977 12.26 % change on previous year -0.7%
1978 12.92 % change on previous year +5.4%
1979 11.48 % change on previous year -11.2%
1980 8.32 % change on previous year -27.5%
1981 12.17 % change on previous year +46.2%
1982 4.48 % change on previous year -63.2%
1983 9.57 % change on previous year +113.7%
1984 12.34 % change on previous year +28.9%
1985 7.55 % change on previous year -38.8%
1986 5.81 % change on previous year -23.1%
1987 6.12 % change on previous year +5.5%
1988 6.92 % change on previous year +13.0%
1989 7.15 % change on previous year +3.4%
1990 5.46 % change on previous year -23.7%
1991 2.41 % change on previous year -55.8%
1992 5.95 % change on previous year +146.8%
1993 5.62 % change on previous year -5.5%
1994 6.59 % change on previous year +17.1%
1995 4.74 % change on previous year -28.0%
1996 5.69 % change on previous year +20.1%
1997 6.24 % change on previous year +9.7%
1998 6.29 % change on previous year +0.8%
1999 7.21 % change on previous year +14.6%
2000 7.49 % change on previous year +3.9%
2001 3.07 % change on previous year -59.0%
2002 3.74 % change on previous year +21.8%
2003 5.36 % change on previous year +43.2%
2004 7.29 % change on previous year +35.9%
2005 7.22 % change on previous year -0.9%
2006 5.97 % change on previous year -17.3%
2007 4.17 % change on previous year -30.3%
2008 1.98 % change on previous year -52.6%
2009 -3.96 % change on previous year -300.2%
2010 4.59 % change on previous year -216.1%
2011 3.84 % change on previous year -16.4%
2012 3.87 % change on previous year +0.9%
2013 3.29 % change on previous year -14.9%
2014 4.37 % change on previous year +32.6%
2015 3.88 % change on previous year -11.2%
2016 2.6 % change on previous year -33.0%
2017 4.39 % change on previous year +68.9%
2018 5.43 % change on previous year +23.7%
2019 4.08 % change on previous year -24.8%
2020 -0.5584 % change on previous year -113.7%
2021 11.74 % change on previous year -2201.7%
2022 9.84 % change on previous year -16.2%
2023 5.95 % change on previous year -39.5%
2024 5.59 % change on previous year -6.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 10.62 % change on previous year 7.95 % change on previous year 12.92 % change on previous year 9
1980s 8.04 % change on previous year 4.48 % change on previous year 12.34 % change on previous year 10
1990s 5.62 % change on previous year 2.41 % change on previous year 7.21 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.23 % change on previous year -3.96 % change on previous year 7.49 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.03 % change on previous year 2.6 % change on previous year 5.43 % change on previous year 10
2020s 6.51 % change on previous year -0.5584 % change on previous year 11.74 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near United States of America

  1. 115 Afghanistan 5.79 % change on previous year compare
  2. 116 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 5.67 % change on previous year compare
  3. 117 Hong Kong, China 5.62 % change on previous year compare
  4. 119 Libya 5.56 % change on previous year compare
  5. 120 Slovenia 5.46 % change on previous year compare
  6. 121 Israel 5.4 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United States of America?
Gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United States of America was 5.59 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
The highest recorded value was 12.92 % change on previous year in 1978.
What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
The lowest recorded value was -3.96 % change on previous year in 2009.
How does United States of America rank for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
United States of America ranks 118th out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
Is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in United States of America?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. 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 Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
185 places, 8,317 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.