Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in North America
North America: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 5.78 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.78 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 335.1%
Rank
36th
of 45 groups
All-time high
38.97 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-21.7 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in North America, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in North America stood at 5.78 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 335.1% on the previous year and up 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in North America peaked at 38.97 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -21.7 % change on previous year, in 2009.
North America ranks 36th of 45 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in North America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 19.12 % change on previous year | +57.6% |
| 1973 | 22.52 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 1974 | 38.97 % change on previous year | +73.0% |
| 1975 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -102.8% |
| 1976 | 20.4 % change on previous year | -1953.4% |
| 1977 | 16.9 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 1978 | 14.78 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 1979 | 18.93 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 1980 | 15.48 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 1981 | 8.78 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 1982 | -6.6 % change on previous year | -175.2% |
| 1983 | 8.77 % change on previous year | -233.0% |
| 1984 | 22.21 % change on previous year | +153.1% |
| 1985 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -84.3% |
| 1986 | 8.21 % change on previous year | +135.0% |
| 1987 | 11.73 % change on previous year | +42.9% |
| 1988 | 10.79 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1989 | 7.32 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 1990 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 1991 | -0.3072 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 1992 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -2183.4% |
| 1993 | 7.63 % change on previous year | +19.2% |
| 1994 | 12.18 % change on previous year | +59.6% |
| 1995 | 10.59 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 1996 | 6.42 % change on previous year | -39.4% |
| 1997 | 10.21 % change on previous year | +59.1% |
| 1998 | 4.95 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 1999 | 11.43 % change on previous year | +130.7% |
| 2000 | 16.69 % change on previous year | +46.1% |
| 2001 | -5.24 % change on previous year | -131.4% |
| 2002 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -142.3% |
| 2003 | 8.4 % change on previous year | +279.0% |
| 2004 | 15.95 % change on previous year | +89.9% |
| 2005 | 13.01 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 2006 | 10.71 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 2007 | 6.65 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 2008 | 7.57 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2009 | -21.7 % change on previous year | -386.9% |
| 2010 | 19.8 % change on previous year | -191.2% |
| 2011 | 12.94 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 2012 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -78.1% |
| 2013 | -0.0979 % change on previous year | -103.5% |
| 2014 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -3796.3% |
| 2015 | -4.25 % change on previous year | -217.5% |
| 2016 | -2.18 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 2017 | 7.07 % change on previous year | -423.7% |
| 2018 | 6.77 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2019 | -0.4323 % change on previous year | -106.4% |
| 2020 | -10.78 % change on previous year | +2393.5% |
| 2021 | 22.35 % change on previous year | -307.4% |
| 2022 | 16.29 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 2023 | -2.46 % change on previous year | -115.1% |
| 2024 | 5.78 % change on previous year | -335.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.07 % change on previous year | -1.1 % change on previous year | 38.97 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 9.02 % change on previous year | -6.6 % change on previous year | 22.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.57 % change on previous year | -0.3072 % change on previous year | 12.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.42 % change on previous year | -21.7 % change on previous year | 16.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.61 % change on previous year | -4.25 % change on previous year | 19.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.24 % change on previous year | -10.78 % change on previous year | 22.35 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near North America
- 33 Algeria 16.36 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Hong Kong, China 15.89 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Ireland 15.82 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Morocco 15.69 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Curaçao 15.26 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Haiti 15.07 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Solomon Islands 14.75 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for North America
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,224 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0142 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 469.55 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,250 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0145 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 479.40 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 86,308 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 52,472 current US$ per person (2021)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 11.31 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in North America?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in North America was 5.78 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in North America?
- The highest recorded value was 38.97 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in North America?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.7 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does North America rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- North America ranks 36th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in North America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North America data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.