Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita in North America
North America: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita was 11,376 constant 2015 US$ per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita in North America, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per person.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per capita in North America stood at 11,376 constant 2015 US$ per person. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per capita in North America peaked at 11,376 constant 2015 US$ per person in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,398 constant 2015 US$ per person, in 1970.
That places North America 7th out of 36 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 (constant 2015 US$), per capita in North America, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,398 constant 2015 US$ per person | — |
| 1971 | 1,456 constant 2015 US$ per person | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 1,611 constant 2015 US$ per person | +10.7% |
| 1973 | 1,704 constant 2015 US$ per person | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 1,695 constant 2015 US$ per person | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 1,523 constant 2015 US$ per person | -10.1% |
| 1976 | 1,751 constant 2015 US$ per person | +15.0% |
| 1977 | 1,875 constant 2015 US$ per person | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 1,995 constant 2015 US$ per person | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 2,028 constant 2015 US$ per person | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 1,890 constant 2015 US$ per person | -6.8% |
| 1981 | 1,919 constant 2015 US$ per person | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 1,814 constant 2015 US$ per person | -5.5% |
| 1983 | 2,015 constant 2015 US$ per person | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 2,457 constant 2015 US$ per person | +21.9% |
| 1985 | 2,602 constant 2015 US$ per person | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 2,789 constant 2015 US$ per person | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 2,924 constant 2015 US$ per person | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 3,062 constant 2015 US$ per person | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 3,172 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 3,237 constant 2015 US$ per person | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 3,206 constant 2015 US$ per person | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 3,373 constant 2015 US$ per person | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 3,610 constant 2015 US$ per person | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 3,966 constant 2015 US$ per person | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 4,217 constant 2015 US$ per person | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 4,505 constant 2015 US$ per person | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 5,060 constant 2015 US$ per person | +12.3% |
| 1998 | 5,528 constant 2015 US$ per person | +9.3% |
| 1999 | 6,067 constant 2015 US$ per person | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 6,734 constant 2015 US$ per person | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 6,476 constant 2015 US$ per person | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 6,632 constant 2015 US$ per person | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 6,903 constant 2015 US$ per person | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 7,564 constant 2015 US$ per person | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 7,990 constant 2015 US$ per person | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 8,408 constant 2015 US$ per person | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 8,583 constant 2015 US$ per person | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 8,361 constant 2015 US$ per person | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 7,242 constant 2015 US$ per person | -13.4% |
| 2010 | 8,120 constant 2015 US$ per person | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 8,453 constant 2015 US$ per person | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 8,606 constant 2015 US$ per person | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 8,654 constant 2015 US$ per person | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 8,988 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 9,314 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 9,352 constant 2015 US$ per person | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 9,721 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 10,037 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 10,073 constant 2015 US$ per person | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 9,131 constant 2015 US$ per person | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 10,352 constant 2015 US$ per person | +13.4% |
| 2022 | 11,136 constant 2015 US$ per person | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 10,961 constant 2015 US$ per person | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 11,376 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,703 constant 2015 US$ per person | 1,398 constant 2015 US$ per person | 2,028 constant 2015 US$ per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,464 constant 2015 US$ per person | 1,814 constant 2015 US$ per person | 3,172 constant 2015 US$ per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,277 constant 2015 US$ per person | 3,206 constant 2015 US$ per person | 6,067 constant 2015 US$ per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,489 constant 2015 US$ per person | 6,476 constant 2015 US$ per person | 8,583 constant 2015 US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,132 constant 2015 US$ per person | 8,120 constant 2015 US$ per person | 10,073 constant 2015 US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,591 constant 2015 US$ per person | 9,131 constant 2015 US$ per person | 11,376 constant 2015 US$ per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near North America
- 4 Hong Kong, China 86,622 constant 2015 US$ per person compare
- 5 San Marino 79,965 constant 2015 US$ per person compare
- 6 Switzerland 52,198 constant 2015 US$ per person compare
- 7 United Arab Emirates 46,196 constant 2015 US$ per person compare
- 8 Netherlands 39,672 constant 2015 US$ per person compare
- 9 Malta 39,444 constant 2015 US$ per person compare
- 10 Belgium 34,949 constant 2015 US$ per person compare
More economy & growth data for North America
- 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$), per capita 1,224 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 479.40 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,250 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0142 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (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$), annual growth 11.31 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per capita in North America?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per capita in North America was 11,376 constant 2015 US$ per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per capita recorded in North America?
- The highest recorded value was 11,376 constant 2015 US$ per person in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per capita recorded in North America?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,398 constant 2015 US$ per person in 1970.
- How does North America rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per capita?
- North America ranks 7th out of 36 groups with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per capita rising or falling in North America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.6%. 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$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.