Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square was 243,707 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
243,707 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 2.0%
Rank
9th
of 36 groups
All-time high
248,626 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
4,221 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1975
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) is 243,707 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 43.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 248,626 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4,221 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1975.
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 9th of 36 groups on this measure, 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$), per square in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,265 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 5,350 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1963 | 5,879 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1964 | 6,467 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1965 | 6,124 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1966 | 7,022 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 1967 | 7,498 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1968 | 6,796 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -9.4% |
| 1969 | 6,754 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1970 | 7,702 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 1971 | 7,175 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 1972 | 7,107 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1973 | 5,467 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -23.1% |
| 1974 | 4,308 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -21.2% |
| 1975 | 4,221 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1976 | 4,676 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1977 | 4,916 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 5,387 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1979 | 6,322 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.4% |
| 1980 | 7,498 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +18.6% |
| 1981 | 7,076 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1982 | 7,373 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1983 | 8,739 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 1984 | 7,561 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -13.5% |
| 1985 | 8,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 1986 | 9,813 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1987 | 9,716 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 10,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1989 | 10,946 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 11,384 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 11,204 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 13,256 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +18.3% |
| 1993 | 15,932 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +20.2% |
| 1994 | 19,176 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +20.4% |
| 1995 | 24,828 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +29.5% |
| 1996 | 24,548 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 27,572 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 1998 | 32,956 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 1999 | 35,162 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 36,906 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 38,260 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 42,070 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 47,632 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 59,979 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +25.9% |
| 2005 | 79,357 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +32.3% |
| 2006 | 95,956 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +20.9% |
| 2007 | 105,968 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2008 | 127,000 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.8% |
| 2009 | 124,713 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 143,142 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 2011 | 172,716 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +20.7% |
| 2012 | 183,597 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 170,415 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 172,362 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 164,122 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 169,789 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 197,062 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.1% |
| 2018 | 216,528 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 215,005 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 186,810 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -13.1% |
| 2021 | 225,813 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +20.9% |
| 2022 | 248,626 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2023 | 243,707 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,350 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 5,265 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 7,498 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,728 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4,221 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 7,702 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,787 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 7,076 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10,946 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,602 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 11,204 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 35,162 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 75,784 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 36,906 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 127,000 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 180,474 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 143,142 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 216,528 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 226,239 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 186,810 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 248,626 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- 6 San Marino 45.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 7 Bahrain 38.08 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 8 Bermuda 30.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 9 Netherlands 20.79 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 10 Belgium 13.85 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 11 Maldives 12.56 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 12 Switzerland 10.89 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 5.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 275.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 6.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.0821 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 221.99 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,589 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5559 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 7.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1017 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.5874 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) was 243,707 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 248,626 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,221 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1975.
- How does South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 9th out of 36 groups with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia (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.