Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre was 4.68 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.68 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
27th
of 198 countries
All-time high
4.68 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
110,144 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre in United Kingdom, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in BoP, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre in United Kingdom stood at 4.68 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 28.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre in United Kingdom peaked at 4.68 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 110,144 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, in 1970.
United Kingdom ranks 27th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 110,144 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 122,378 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 141,780 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +15.9% |
| 1973 | 191,771 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +35.3% |
| 1974 | 262,626 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +36.9% |
| 1975 | 263,756 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 271,599 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 305,658 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1978 | 359,844 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 1979 | 477,097 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +32.6% |
| 1980 | 554,706 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 1981 | 502,228 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 1982 | 492,068 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 486,132 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 510,185 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 528,144 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 613,649 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +16.2% |
| 1987 | 755,657 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +23.1% |
| 1988 | 916,579 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +21.3% |
| 1989 | 964,953 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 1.09 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 1991 | 1.04 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 1.10 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 1.06 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 1.17 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1995 | 1.35 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +15.1% |
| 1996 | 1.47 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 1.57 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 1.64 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 1.77 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 1.85 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 1.86 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 1.99 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 2.23 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 2004 | 2.64 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +18.7% |
| 2005 | 2.88 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 3.29 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +14.3% |
| 2007 | 3.51 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 3.57 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 2.82 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -21.2% |
| 2010 | 3.13 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 3.54 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 3.54 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 3.65 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 3.87 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 3.55 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 3.42 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 3.58 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 3.91 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 3.89 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 3.25 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -16.4% |
| 2021 | 3.86 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +18.6% |
| 2022 | 4.62 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +19.8% |
| 2023 | 4.68 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 4.68 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.26 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, 2.1× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 4.68 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 794,790 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, 5.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 250,665 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 110,144 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 477,097 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 632,430 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 486,132 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 964,953 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.33 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1.04 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1.77 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.66 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1.85 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 3.57 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.61 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 3.13 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 3.91 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.10 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 3.25 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4.68 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 24 Seychelles 5.35 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 25 Barbados 5.15 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 26 Germany 5.14 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 28 Mauritius 4.02 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 29 Cyprus 3.58 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 30 Kuwait 3.56 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.14 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 86.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,251 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 76.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 691.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0191 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,103 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 22.77 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre in United Kingdom?
- Imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre in United Kingdom was 4.68 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 4.68 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 110,144 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre?
- United Kingdom ranks 27th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) 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.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) 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.