Gross national expenditure (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income): Gross national expenditure (current US$), per square kilometre was 206,946 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
206,946 current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 2.2%
Rank
33rd
of 43 groups
All-time high
211,590 current US$ per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
2,341 current US$ per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross national expenditure (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income), 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) is 206,946 current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and up 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) peaked at 211,590 current US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,341 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1962.
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) ranks 33rd of 43 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income), year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,382 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 2,341 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 2,580 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 1964 | 2,828 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1965 | 3,129 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 1966 | 3,323 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1967 | 3,680 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1968 | 4,009 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1969 | 4,452 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1970 | 5,191 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.6% |
| 1971 | 5,751 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 6,425 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 1973 | 7,471 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 1974 | 10,504 current US$ per square kilometre | +40.6% |
| 1975 | 14,348 current US$ per square kilometre | +36.6% |
| 1976 | 17,001 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 1977 | 20,413 current US$ per square kilometre | +20.1% |
| 1978 | 21,967 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 24,550 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1980 | 31,636 current US$ per square kilometre | +28.9% |
| 1981 | 34,269 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1982 | 37,590 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1983 | 41,394 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 1984 | 43,652 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 45,971 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 52,010 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 1987 | 43,005 current US$ per square kilometre | -17.3% |
| 1988 | 42,895 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 43,142 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 58,137 current US$ per square kilometre | +34.8% |
| 1991 | 39,832 current US$ per square kilometre | -31.5% |
| 1992 | 40,764 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 35,242 current US$ per square kilometre | -13.5% |
| 1994 | 36,515 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 40,588 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1996 | 44,498 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1997 | 45,252 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 47,425 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 48,804 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 52,682 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 54,781 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 52,784 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 58,170 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 69,105 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.8% |
| 2005 | 76,928 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 2006 | 88,996 current US$ per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 2007 | 108,195 current US$ per square kilometre | +21.6% |
| 2008 | 131,871 current US$ per square kilometre | +21.9% |
| 2009 | 137,237 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 151,560 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 175,801 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.0% |
| 2012 | 195,827 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 188,292 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 193,243 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 186,935 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 193,918 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 193,679 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 190,104 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 188,559 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 176,018 current US$ per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 196,101 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 2022 | 211,590 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 206,946 current US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,192 current US$ per square kilometre | 2,341 current US$ per square kilometre | 4,452 current US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 13,362 current US$ per square kilometre | 5,191 current US$ per square kilometre | 24,550 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 41,557 current US$ per square kilometre | 31,636 current US$ per square kilometre | 52,010 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,706 current US$ per square kilometre | 35,242 current US$ per square kilometre | 58,137 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 83,075 current US$ per square kilometre | 52,682 current US$ per square kilometre | 137,237 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 185,792 current US$ per square kilometre | 151,560 current US$ per square kilometre | 195,827 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 197,664 current US$ per square kilometre | 176,018 current US$ per square kilometre | 211,590 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
- 30 Seychelles 5.33 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 31 Palestine 4.37 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 32 Czechia 4.25 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 33 Cyprus 3.72 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 34 Bangladesh 3.54 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 35 Slovenia 3.21 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 36 Portugal 3.15 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 2.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 390.32 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1599 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 452.38 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,931 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.7447 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.138 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6825 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
All data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- Gross national expenditure (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) was 206,946 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- The highest recorded value was 211,590 current US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,341 current US$ per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) rank for gross national expenditure (current us$), per square kilometre?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) ranks 33rd out of 43 groups with data for 2023.
- Is gross national expenditure (current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross national expenditure (current US$) 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.
Gross national expenditure (current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross national expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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About this data
Gross national expenditure (current US$) 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.