Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in United States of America
United States of America: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 6.58 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in United States of America, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in United States of America stood at 6.58 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 328.5% on the previous year and up 50.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in United States of America peaked at 39.83 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -22.29 % change on previous year, in 2009.
United States of America ranks 116th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in United States of America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.8 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 19.05 % change on previous year | +61.4% |
| 1973 | 22.83 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 1974 | 39.83 % change on previous year | +74.5% |
| 1975 | -3.71 % change on previous year | -109.3% |
| 1976 | 23.15 % change on previous year | -723.3% |
| 1977 | 20.71 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 1978 | 16.34 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 1979 | 19.05 % change on previous year | +16.6% |
| 1980 | 16.29 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1981 | 8.14 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 1982 | -4.59 % change on previous year | -156.3% |
| 1983 | 8.4 % change on previous year | -283.0% |
| 1984 | 23.27 % change on previous year | +177.2% |
| 1985 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -87.1% |
| 1986 | 8.54 % change on previous year | +185.5% |
| 1987 | 12.33 % change on previous year | +44.4% |
| 1988 | 8.9 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 1989 | 6.69 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1990 | 6.55 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1991 | -0.982 % change on previous year | -115.0% |
| 1992 | 7.1 % change on previous year | -822.6% |
| 1993 | 7.81 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1994 | 12.98 % change on previous year | +66.1% |
| 1995 | 10.96 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 1996 | 6.8 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 1997 | 9.52 % change on previous year | +40.0% |
| 1998 | 5.68 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 1999 | 12.26 % change on previous year | +116.0% |
| 2000 | 17.94 % change on previous year | +46.4% |
| 2001 | -4.98 % change on previous year | -127.8% |
| 2002 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -148.8% |
| 2003 | 8.3 % change on previous year | +241.2% |
| 2004 | 16.27 % change on previous year | +95.9% |
| 2005 | 12.76 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2006 | 10.54 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 2007 | 6.14 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 2008 | 7.55 % change on previous year | +23.0% |
| 2009 | -22.29 % change on previous year | -395.1% |
| 2010 | 19.36 % change on previous year | -186.9% |
| 2011 | 12.8 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 2012 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
| 2013 | -0.1065 % change on previous year | -103.9% |
| 2014 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -4208.8% |
| 2015 | -3.2 % change on previous year | -173.2% |
| 2016 | -2.01 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 2017 | 7.04 % change on previous year | -450.6% |
| 2018 | 6.81 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2019 | -0.4628 % change on previous year | -106.8% |
| 2020 | -10.73 % change on previous year | +2217.8% |
| 2021 | 22.84 % change on previous year | -313.0% |
| 2022 | 16.28 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 2023 | -2.88 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 2024 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -328.5% |
United States of America compared with similar countries
- United States of America's 6.58 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.56 % change on previous year, 87% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in United States of America changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +4208.8% | -0.1065 % change on previous year | 4.38 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -2217.8% | -0.4628 % change on previous year | -10.73 % change on previous year |
| 1992 | +822.6% | -0.982 % change on previous year | 7.1 % change on previous year |
| 1976 | +723.3% | -3.71 % change on previous year | 23.15 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.78 % change on previous year | -3.71 % change on previous year | 39.83 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 9.1 % change on previous year | -4.59 % change on previous year | 23.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.87 % change on previous year | -0.982 % change on previous year | 12.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.47 % change on previous year | -22.29 % change on previous year | 17.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.73 % change on previous year | -3.2 % change on previous year | 19.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.42 % change on previous year | -10.73 % change on previous year | 22.84 % change on previous year | 5 |
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- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), 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$), annual growth rate 52.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in United States of America?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in United States of America was 6.58 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 39.83 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.29 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does United States of America rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- United States of America ranks 116th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.