Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in United States of America

United States of America: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 222.23 billion constant LCU in 2013. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2013)
222.23 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 6.0%
World rank
19th
of 125 countries
All-time high
280.34 billion constant LCU
in 2011
All-time low
-153.01 billion constant LCU
in 1993
Years of data
54
1960–2013

Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in United States of America, 1960–2013

-200.0B-100.0B0100.0B200.0B300.0B196019862013

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in United States of America is 222.23 billion constant LCU, measured in 2013.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.0% on the previous year and up 161.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in United States of America peaked at 280.34 billion constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, -153.01 billion constant LCU, in 1993.

That places United States of America 19th out of 125 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in United States of America, year by year

Annual values for Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (constant LCU) in United States of America, 1960 to 2013.
Year constant LCU Change
1960 -3.23 billion constant LCU
1961 -1.74 billion constant LCU -46.2%
1962 -155.34 million constant LCU -91.1%
1963 461.13 million constant LCU -396.9%
1964 1.22 billion constant LCU +165.0%
1965 1.11 billion constant LCU -8.9%
1966 -2.49 billion constant LCU -323.7%
1967 -2.13 billion constant LCU -14.5%
1968 -1.99 billion constant LCU -6.5%
1969 -3.44 billion constant LCU +72.8%
1970 4.03 billion constant LCU -217.2%
1971 -7.29 billion constant LCU -280.8%
1972 5.52 billion constant LCU -175.7%
1973 23.03 billion constant LCU +317.3%
1974 25.93 billion constant LCU +12.6%
1975 -586.02 million constant LCU -102.3%
1976 -10.00 billion constant LCU +1606.3%
1977 2.62 billion constant LCU -126.2%
1978 -3.91 billion constant LCU -249.5%
1979 -28.90 billion constant LCU +639.0%
1980 -20.09 billion constant LCU -30.5%
1981 -7.01 billion constant LCU -65.1%
1982 52.96 billion constant LCU -855.8%
1983 -29.16 billion constant LCU -155.1%
1984 -3.98 billion constant LCU -86.4%
1985 -41.58 billion constant LCU +945.7%
1986 -93.95 billion constant LCU +125.9%
1987 -35.45 billion constant LCU -62.3%
1988 34.40 billion constant LCU -197.0%
1989 -56.23 billion constant LCU -263.5%
1990 -78.03 billion constant LCU +38.8%
1991 -75.52 billion constant LCU -3.2%
1992 -103.91 billion constant LCU +37.6%
1993 -153.01 billion constant LCU +47.2%
1994 -140.60 billion constant LCU -8.1%
1995 -75.27 billion constant LCU -46.5%
1996 -29.71 billion constant LCU -60.5%
1997 13.90 billion constant LCU -146.8%
1998 91.36 billion constant LCU +557.3%
1999 68.47 billion constant LCU -25.0%
2000 147.83 billion constant LCU +115.9%
2001 179.33 billion constant LCU +21.3%
2002 128.38 billion constant LCU -28.4%
2003 84.94 billion constant LCU -33.8%
2004 99.70 billion constant LCU +17.4%
2005 127.30 billion constant LCU +27.7%
2006 275.24 billion constant LCU +116.2%
2007 100.46 billion constant LCU -63.5%
2008 68.50 billion constant LCU -31.8%
2009 68.99 billion constant LCU +0.7%
2010 147.97 billion constant LCU +114.5%
2011 280.34 billion constant LCU +89.5%
2012 236.45 billion constant LCU -15.7%
2013 222.23 billion constant LCU -6.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -1.24 billion constant LCU -3.44 billion constant LCU 1.22 billion constant LCU 10
1970s 1.04 billion constant LCU -28.90 billion constant LCU 25.93 billion constant LCU 10
1980s -20.01 billion constant LCU -93.95 billion constant LCU 52.96 billion constant LCU 10
1990s -48.23 billion constant LCU -153.01 billion constant LCU 91.36 billion constant LCU 10
2000s 128.07 billion constant LCU 68.50 billion constant LCU 275.24 billion constant LCU 10
2010s 221.75 billion constant LCU 147.97 billion constant LCU 280.34 billion constant LCU 4

Countries ranked near United States of America

  1. 16 Rwanda 461.04 billion constant LCU compare
  2. 17 Burundi 298.18 billion constant LCU compare
  3. 18 Mexico 244.66 billion constant LCU compare
  4. 20 Burkina Faso 202.03 billion constant LCU compare
  5. 21 Malawi 196.56 billion constant LCU compare
  6. 22 Chad 176.81 billion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 125 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in United States of America?
Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in United States of America was 222.23 billion constant LCU in 2013, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in United States of America?
The highest recorded value was 280.34 billion constant LCU in 2011.
What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in United States of America?
The lowest recorded value was -153.01 billion constant LCU in 1993.
How does United States of America rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
United States of America ranks 19th out of 125 countries with data for 2013.
Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in United States of America?
Over the last ten years it is up 161.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States of America data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (constant LCU)
Unit
constant LCU
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
125 places, 3,676 data points, 1960–2013
Last refreshed

Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.