Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income): Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square was 59,585 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
59,585 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 2.2%
Rank
25th
of 36 groups
All-time high
59,585 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
5,270 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income), 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) is 59,585 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) peaked at 59,585 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5,270 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1962.
That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) 25th out of 36 groups with data for 2023, 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$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income), year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,935 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 5,270 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -24.0% |
| 1963 | 6,343 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +20.4% |
| 1964 | 7,043 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1965 | 7,453 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1966 | 7,701 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 8,785 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1968 | 9,808 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 1969 | 10,186 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 12,055 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +18.4% |
| 1971 | 12,734 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1972 | 13,161 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 15,479 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.6% |
| 1974 | 24,463 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +58.0% |
| 1975 | 34,136 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +39.5% |
| 1976 | 33,609 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1977 | 38,614 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 29,919 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -22.5% |
| 1979 | 25,813 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -13.7% |
| 1980 | 26,367 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 25,876 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 23,818 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 29,438 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +23.6% |
| 1984 | 24,540 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -16.6% |
| 1985 | 24,415 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 21,592 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -11.6% |
| 1987 | 21,767 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 20,264 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1989 | 23,087 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1990 | 26,608 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.3% |
| 1991 | 31,368 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 1992 | 31,399 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 29,145 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 23,174 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -20.5% |
| 1995 | 24,245 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 26,064 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1997 | 25,600 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 26,365 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 25,899 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 27,563 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 30,482 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 33,351 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2003 | 37,106 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 41,022 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 44,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 46,987 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 51,615 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 58,040 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 55,388 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 58,091 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 54,789 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 54,641 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 52,960 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 52,967 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 48,750 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 48,934 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 56,196 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 2018 | 57,876 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 57,496 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 47,106 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -18.1% |
| 2021 | 51,880 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2022 | 58,317 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 59,585 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,725 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 5,270 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10,186 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 23,998 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 12,055 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 38,614 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 24,116 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 20,264 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 29,438 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,987 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 23,174 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 31,399 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 42,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 27,563 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 58,040 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 54,270 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 48,750 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 58,091 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 54,222 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 47,106 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 59,585 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
- 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
- 27 Austria 2.84 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 28 American Samoa 2.64 million constant 2015 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$) 0.6825 current US$ per US$ of GDP (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$) 2.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0008 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.7447 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.37 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,931 current US$ per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) was 59,585 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- The highest recorded value was 59,585 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,270 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) ranks 25th out of 36 groups with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. 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 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.