Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square was 4.09 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.09 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
24th
of 169 countries
All-time high
4.16 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
486,583 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 4.09 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and up 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 4.16 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 486,583 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1970.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 24th of 169 countries 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$), per square in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 486,583 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 512,756 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 563,613 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1973 | 626,648 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1974 | 632,948 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 591,216 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1976 | 621,713 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1977 | 633,667 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1978 | 657,310 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 720,708 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1980 | 695,300 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1981 | 676,274 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1982 | 709,618 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 756,206 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1984 | 830,885 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 851,808 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 910,354 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 982,144 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1988 | 1.11 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1989 | 1.19 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 1.20 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 1.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 1.22 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 1.26 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 1.34 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 1.41 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 1.54 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1997 | 1.69 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 1.81 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 1.95 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 2.12 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 2001 | 2.25 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 2.35 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 2.39 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 2.56 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 2.75 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 3.02 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 3.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 2.96 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 2.74 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 2.98 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 3.06 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 3.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 3.23 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 3.39 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 3.56 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 3.72 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 3.83 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 3.97 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 4.09 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 3.47 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -15.2% |
| 2021 | 3.65 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 4.16 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 4.09 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 4.09 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.70 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 2.4× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 4.09 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 631,735 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 6.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 604,716 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 486,583 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 720,708 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 871,015 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 676,274 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.19 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.46 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.95 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.61 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2.12 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 3.02 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.50 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2.98 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4.09 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.84 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 3.47 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4.16 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 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
- 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
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 86.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,251 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 76.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 691.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0191 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,103 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 22.77 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 4.09 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.16 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 486,583 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 24th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.