Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income): Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square was 66,291 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
66,291 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.9%
Rank
23rd
of 36 groups
All-time high
66,291 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
2,584 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income), 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) recorded 66,291 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) peaked at 66,291 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,584 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) ranks 23rd of 36 groups on this measure, 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$), per square in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income), year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,584 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 2,730 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1963 | 2,799 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 3,023 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1965 | 3,251 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1966 | 3,627 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 1967 | 3,734 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 4,020 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 4,229 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 5,917 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +39.9% |
| 1971 | 6,510 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1972 | 7,256 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 8,480 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 1974 | 10,174 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +20.0% |
| 1975 | 9,950 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 9,901 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 9,679 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1978 | 10,183 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 11,241 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1980 | 12,728 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1981 | 12,666 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 10,173 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -19.7% |
| 1983 | 8,960 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -11.9% |
| 1984 | 9,244 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 9,084 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 8,901 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 9,407 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 10,012 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 10,160 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 11,655 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 1991 | 13,390 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 1992 | 15,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.5% |
| 1993 | 16,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 18,911 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1995 | 18,596 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 20,182 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 23,972 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +18.8% |
| 1998 | 25,874 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 24,944 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 28,271 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 2001 | 28,399 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 27,075 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 27,838 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 30,727 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 33,316 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 37,156 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 41,495 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 2008 | 45,114 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 39,005 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 47,513 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +21.8% |
| 2011 | 51,993 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 54,083 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 56,365 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 56,901 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 55,730 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 54,253 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 57,430 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 60,259 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 59,641 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 51,939 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -12.9% |
| 2021 | 60,877 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.2% |
| 2022 | 65,726 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 66,291 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,333 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2,584 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4,229 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,929 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 5,917 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 11,241 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,133 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 8,901 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 12,728 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,980 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 11,655 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 25,874 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,840 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 27,075 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 45,114 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 55,417 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 47,513 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 60,259 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 61,208 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 51,939 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 66,291 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
- 20 Denmark 5.04 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 21 Mauritius 4.41 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 22 Germany 4.31 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 23 Seychelles 4.23 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 24 United Kingdom 4.09 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 25 Cyprus 3.36 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 26 Kuwait 3.15 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6975 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 2.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.138 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,436 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 6,076 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5838 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,706 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 7,260 current US$ per person (2025)
All data for Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) was 66,291 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)?
- The highest recorded value was 66,291 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,584 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) ranks 23rd out of 36 groups with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) 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 (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) 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.