Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD): Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square was 58,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
58,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 2.3%
Rank
26th
of 36 groups
All-time high
58,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
5,194 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) is 58,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 58,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5,194 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1962.
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 26th 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$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,835 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 5,194 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -24.0% |
| 1963 | 6,251 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +20.4% |
| 1964 | 6,941 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1965 | 7,344 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1966 | 7,589 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 8,658 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1968 | 9,665 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 1969 | 10,038 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 11,880 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +18.4% |
| 1971 | 12,549 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1972 | 12,970 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 15,254 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.6% |
| 1974 | 24,108 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +58.0% |
| 1975 | 33,641 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +39.5% |
| 1976 | 33,122 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1977 | 38,053 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 29,485 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -22.5% |
| 1979 | 25,439 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -13.7% |
| 1980 | 25,985 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 25,500 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 23,472 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 29,011 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +23.6% |
| 1984 | 24,184 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -16.6% |
| 1985 | 24,061 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 21,279 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -11.6% |
| 1987 | 21,451 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 19,970 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1989 | 22,752 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1990 | 26,222 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.3% |
| 1991 | 30,913 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 1992 | 30,944 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 28,722 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 22,838 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -20.5% |
| 1995 | 23,875 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 25,708 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 25,190 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 25,913 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 25,331 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 27,063 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 30,060 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 33,006 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 36,707 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 2004 | 40,567 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 43,860 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 46,509 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 51,147 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 57,545 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 54,827 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 57,582 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 54,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 53,989 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 52,347 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 52,325 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 48,024 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 48,192 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 55,456 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.1% |
| 2018 | 57,101 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 56,708 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 46,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -18.1% |
| 2021 | 51,094 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2022 | 57,369 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 58,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,613 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 5,194 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10,038 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 23,650 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 11,880 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 38,053 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 23,767 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 19,970 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 29,011 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,566 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 22,838 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 30,944 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 42,129 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 27,063 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 57,545 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 53,596 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 48,024 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 57,582 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 53,394 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 46,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 58,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
- 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
- 29 Japan 2.47 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1377 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,924 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6806 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 453.08 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1603 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 389.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0008 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
All data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) was 58,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 58,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,194 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 26th out of 36 groups with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) 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.