Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in North America
North America: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 5.01 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in North America, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
North America recorded 5.01 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,002.9% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in North America peaked at 23.01 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -12.59 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places North America 21st out of 36 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in North America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.65 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 11.86 % change on previous year | +110.1% |
| 1973 | 6.79 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1974 | 0.4261 % change on previous year | -93.7% |
| 1975 | -9.21 % change on previous year | -2260.9% |
| 1976 | 16.09 % change on previous year | -274.8% |
| 1977 | 8.21 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 1978 | 7.51 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 1980 | -5.89 % change on previous year | -312.5% |
| 1981 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -143.6% |
| 1982 | -4.54 % change on previous year | -276.8% |
| 1983 | 12.14 % change on previous year | -367.4% |
| 1984 | 23.01 % change on previous year | +89.5% |
| 1985 | 6.83 % change on previous year | -70.3% |
| 1986 | 8.18 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 1987 | 5.84 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 1988 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1989 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 1990 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
| 1991 | 0.3911 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 1992 | 6.65 % change on previous year | +1599.7% |
| 1993 | 8.42 % change on previous year | +26.6% |
| 1994 | 11.21 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 1995 | 7.58 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 1996 | 8.07 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 13.64 % change on previous year | +69.0% |
| 1998 | 10.51 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 1999 | 10.97 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 12.23 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 2001 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -123.4% |
| 2002 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -217.9% |
| 2003 | 4.98 % change on previous year | +47.5% |
| 2004 | 10.59 % change on previous year | +112.5% |
| 2005 | 6.62 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 2006 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2008 | -1.66 % change on previous year | -154.0% |
| 2009 | -12.59 % change on previous year | +660.4% |
| 2010 | 13.1 % change on previous year | -204.1% |
| 2011 | 4.94 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 2012 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2013 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 2014 | 4.71 % change on previous year | +246.6% |
| 2015 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 2017 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +282.4% |
| 2018 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2019 | 0.974 % change on previous year | -75.4% |
| 2020 | -8.92 % change on previous year | -1015.9% |
| 2021 | 13.6 % change on previous year | -252.5% |
| 2022 | 8.33 % change on previous year | -38.8% |
| 2023 | -0.5549 % change on previous year | -106.7% |
| 2024 | 5.01 % change on previous year | -1002.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in North America changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -2260.9% | 0.4261 % change on previous year | -9.21 % change on previous year |
| 1992 | +1599.7% | 0.3911 % change on previous year | 6.65 % change on previous year |
| 2024 | +1002.9% | -0.5549 % change on previous year | 5.01 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -1015.9% | 0.974 % change on previous year | -8.92 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | -660.4% | -1.66 % change on previous year | -12.59 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.57 % change on previous year | -9.21 % change on previous year | 16.09 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.85 % change on previous year | -5.89 % change on previous year | 23.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.07 % change on previous year | 0.3911 % change on previous year | 13.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3 % change on previous year | -12.59 % change on previous year | 12.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.21 % change on previous year | 0.974 % change on previous year | 13.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.49 % change on previous year | -8.92 % change on previous year | 13.6 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near North America
- 18 United Arab Emirates 12.58 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Republic of Moldova 12.55 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Cambodia 12.46 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Maldives 12.38 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Kiribati 12.14 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Timor-Leste 11.98 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Singapore 11.86 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for North America
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,250 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 479.40 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,224 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0145 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0142 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 469.55 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 86,308 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 52,472 current US$ per person (2021)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 11.31 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in North America?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in North America was 5.01 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in North America?
- The highest recorded value was 23.01 % change on previous year in 1984.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in North America?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.59 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does North America rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- North America ranks 21st out of 36 groups with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in North America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North America data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.