Imports of goods and services (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income): Imports of goods and services (current US$), per square kilometre was 61,704 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income), 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) is 61,704 current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) peaked at 62,767 current US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 441.68 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1962.
That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) 33rd out of 45 groups 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 (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income), year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 619.09 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 441.68 current US$ per square kilometre | -28.7% |
| 1963 | 575.1 current US$ per square kilometre | +30.2% |
| 1964 | 629.54 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1965 | 650.36 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1966 | 671.04 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 738.55 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 1968 | 793.05 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1969 | 893.69 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1970 | 1,056 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.2% |
| 1971 | 1,218 current US$ per square kilometre | +15.3% |
| 1972 | 1,372 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1973 | 1,889 current US$ per square kilometre | +37.7% |
| 1974 | 3,553 current US$ per square kilometre | +88.0% |
| 1975 | 5,382 current US$ per square kilometre | +51.5% |
| 1976 | 5,635 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 6,955 current US$ per square kilometre | +23.4% |
| 1978 | 6,553 current US$ per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 1979 | 7,556 current US$ per square kilometre | +15.3% |
| 1980 | 10,646 current US$ per square kilometre | +40.9% |
| 1981 | 12,035 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1982 | 12,260 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 11,670 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 10,754 current US$ per square kilometre | -7.9% |
| 1985 | 10,701 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 9,513 current US$ per square kilometre | -11.1% |
| 1987 | 8,449 current US$ per square kilometre | -11.2% |
| 1988 | 9,827 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 1989 | 10,956 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1990 | 12,288 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1991 | 11,851 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 1992 | 11,673 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 10,438 current US$ per square kilometre | -10.6% |
| 1994 | 9,721 current US$ per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 10,654 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 11,353 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1997 | 12,155 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 12,514 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 13,568 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2000 | 14,624 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 15,322 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 15,272 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 17,532 current US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 2004 | 22,374 current US$ per square kilometre | +27.6% |
| 2005 | 26,621 current US$ per square kilometre | +19.0% |
| 2006 | 29,411 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 35,627 current US$ per square kilometre | +21.1% |
| 2008 | 46,870 current US$ per square kilometre | +31.6% |
| 2009 | 44,571 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 46,834 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 49,961 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 58,232 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.6% |
| 2013 | 56,193 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 55,816 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 48,750 current US$ per square kilometre | -12.7% |
| 2016 | 46,858 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 51,278 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 55,735 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 54,721 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 44,163 current US$ per square kilometre | -19.3% |
| 2021 | 50,980 current US$ per square kilometre | +15.4% |
| 2022 | 62,767 current US$ per square kilometre | +23.1% |
| 2023 | 61,704 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +88.0% | 1,889 current US$ per square kilometre | 3,553 current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 668.01 current US$ per square kilometre | 441.68 current US$ per square kilometre | 893.69 current US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,117 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,056 current US$ per square kilometre | 7,556 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,681 current US$ per square kilometre | 8,449 current US$ per square kilometre | 12,260 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,622 current US$ per square kilometre | 9,721 current US$ per square kilometre | 13,568 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,822 current US$ per square kilometre | 14,624 current US$ per square kilometre | 46,870 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 52,438 current US$ per square kilometre | 46,834 current US$ per square kilometre | 58,232 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 54,903 current US$ per square kilometre | 44,163 current US$ per square kilometre | 62,767 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
- 30 Kuwait 3.56 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 31 Austria 3.55 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 32 American Samoa 3.38 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 33 Czechia 2.84 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 34 Japan 2.71 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 35 Antigua and Barbuda 2.67 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 36 Slovenia 2.64 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6825 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1599 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 452.38 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 2.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0008 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.7447 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.37 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,931 current US$ per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) was 61,704 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- The highest recorded value was 62,767 current US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- The lowest recorded value was 441.68 current US$ per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), per square kilometre?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) ranks 33rd out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (current US$) 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 (current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (current US$) 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.