Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in United States
United States: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square was 383,789 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
383,789 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
67th
of 169 countries
All-time high
387,138 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
27,643 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in United States, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in United States stood at 383,789 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 38.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in United States peaked at 387,138 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 27,643 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1970.
That places United States 67th out of 169 countries 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$), per square in United States, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 27,643 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 29,119 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1972 | 32,396 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1973 | 33,899 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1974 | 33,131 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 29,448 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -11.1% |
| 1976 | 35,207 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.6% |
| 1977 | 39,056 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1978 | 42,441 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1979 | 43,146 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 40,274 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 41,326 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 40,800 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 45,949 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1984 | 57,134 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +24.3% |
| 1985 | 60,842 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 66,031 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1987 | 69,955 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 72,703 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 75,905 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 78,620 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 78,502 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 84,005 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 91,269 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1994 | 102,156 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1995 | 110,329 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 119,924 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 136,074 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.5% |
| 1998 | 151,980 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 169,601 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 2000 | 191,586 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 2001 | 186,871 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 193,728 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 203,656 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 226,020 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 240,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 256,144 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 262,710 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 257,477 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 224,964 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -12.6% |
| 2010 | 254,139 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 2011 | 266,379 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 272,901 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 276,211 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 290,467 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 305,544 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 309,994 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 324,596 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 337,703 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 341,678 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 311,532 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 356,921 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.6% |
| 2022 | 387,138 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 383,789 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 383,789 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.70 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 23% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34,548 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 27,643 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 43,146 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 57,092 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 40,274 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 75,905 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 112,246 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 78,502 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 169,601 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 224,385 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 186,871 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 262,710 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 297,961 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 254,139 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 341,678 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 359,845 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 311,532 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 387,138 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 64 Latvia 393,714 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 65 Norway 389,799 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 66 North Macedonia 385,805 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 68 Palau 376,300 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 69 Armenia 372,274 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 70 Finland 338,989 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for United States
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 422.23 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,235 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 400.52 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 34.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.013 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,172 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 52.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in United States?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in United States was 383,789 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 387,138 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,643 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does United States rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- United States ranks 67th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.