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United States (North America) has a population of 341,784,857 (2025), ranking 3 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – United States: $90,027 /inh. (2025), ranking 11 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.2 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.9 % (2024).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – United States, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) (1/203), Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173).
Weaknesses – United States, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Obesity among adult men (188/196), Central government debt (102/109), Adult obesity (179/196).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: United States has $90,027 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Unemployment: United States has 4.2 %, below the regional median (North America: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): United States has 2.9 %, above the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: United States has 2.2 %, below the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | $30.8T | 2025 | 1 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $30.8T | 2025 | 2 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $58,997 /inh. | 2021 | 4 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $88,810 /inh. | 2025 | 7 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $90,027 /inh. | 2025 | 11 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $90,027 /inh. | 2025 | 12 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 1.3 % | 2021 | 112 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.6 % | 2025 | 130 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 2.2 % | 2025 | 138 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 99.7 % | 2025 | 25 of 164 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $6.22 | 2026 | 43 of 55 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.8 % | 2025 | 85 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.9 % | 2024 | 95 of 191 |
| Real interest rate | -1.3 % | 2021 | 128 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 3.3 % | 2021 | 139 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 1 LCU/$ | 2025 | 160 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 79.6 % | 2025 | 22 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 9.3 % | 2025 | 63 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 4.2 % | 2025 | 70 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 59.1 % | 2025 | 80 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 61.7 % | 2025 | 91 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 18.9 % | 2025 | 92 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 1.5 % | 2025 | 167 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 6.1 % | 2025 | 177 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $1.2T | 2025 | 1 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $2.2T | 2025 | 2 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 24.3 % | 2024 | 25 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -3.8 % | 2025 | 129 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 11 % | 2024 | 180 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 14 % | 2024 | 188 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 25 % | 2024 | 189 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $307B | 2025 | 1 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $84.2B | 2020 | 1 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 45,037,000 arr. | 2020 | 4 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1 % | 2025 | 146 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0 % | 2025 | 189 of 196 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 56.3 % | 2024 | 4 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 3.4 % | 2023 | 5 of 155 |
| Military spending | 3.1 % | 2025 | 30 of 165 |
| Central government spending | 24.4 % | 2023 | 89 of 160 |
| Central government debt | 115.8 % | 2024 | 102 of 109 |
| Government final consumption | 13.6 % | 2024 | 123 of 187 |
| Tax revenue | 10.8 % | 2024 | 132 of 161 |
| Budget balance | -7.2 % | 2024 | 143 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 201.3 % | 2025 | 2 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $1.4T | 2025 | 2 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 224 % | 2025 | 5 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 2.8 months | 2025 | 128 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 76.3 % | 2021 | 15 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 67.9 % | 2024 | 74 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 10.5 % | 2021 | 94 of 201 |
| Gross capital formation | 21.5 % | 2024 | 115 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 16.6 % | 2024 | 123 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 17.6 % | 2021 | 148 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.9 % | 2021 | 177 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Population | 341,784,857 inhab. | 2025 | 3 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 18.4 % | 2025 | 44 of 213 |
| Urban population | 80.2 % | 2025 | 55 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 101 per 100 women | 2025 | 60 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.2 % | 2025 | 60 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 38 yrs | 2023 | 68 of 226 |
| Adults with an official ID | 89.8 % | 2024 | 102 of 145 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.5 % | 2025 | 105 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 55 per 100 | 2025 | 109 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.9 per 100 girls | 2024 | 118 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 17.1 % | 2025 | 149 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.8 % | 2025 | 154 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under-5 mortality | 6.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 53 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 5.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 53 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 76.5 yrs | 2024 | 56 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.9 yrs | 2024 | 59 of 213 |
| Death rate | 9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 61 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 81.4 yrs | 2024 | 64 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 12.7 per 100,000 | 2019 | 79 of 188 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 64.6 yrs | 2023 | 82 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 5.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 116 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 13.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 117 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 21.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 117 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 1.63 children/woman | 2024 | 130 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.52 % | 2025 | 131 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 10.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 143 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Health expenditure | 16.7 % | 2023 | 3 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 13.38 per 1,000 | 2022 | 9 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 3 per 100,000 | 2024 | 19 of 206 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 10.9 % | 2023 | 31 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.6 % | 2024 | 33 of 211 |
| Physicians | 3.68 per 1,000 | 2022 | 39 of 193 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 43 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 2.7 per 1,000 | 2022 | 77 of 190 |
| Measles vaccination | 92 % | 2024 | 84 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of women | 77.9 kg | 2023 | 3 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 90.3 kg | 2023 | 3 of 48 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 28.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 11 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 28.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 27 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 177.1 cm | 2014 | 37 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 9.6 L/person | 2024 | 40 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 163.5 cm | 2014 | 42 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among men | 20 % | 2024 | 47 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 15.8 % | 2024 | 68 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 11.6 % | 2024 | 111 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 42.4 % | 2024 | 161 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 13.7 % | 2024 | 168 of 207 |
| Adult obesity | 41 % | 2024 | 179 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 39.6 % | 2024 | 188 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.82 | 2003 | 2 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 1.7 % | 2020 | 2 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 29.7 % | 2020 | 23 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 1.3 % | 2020 | 24 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.9 % | 2020 | 31 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 62.3 % | 2022 | 46 of 80 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 15.2 % | 2024 | 54 of 212 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 39 % | 2022 | 60 of 112 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.56 | 2003 | 62 of 203 |
| Importance of religion in life | 60.7 % | 2022 | 73 of 114 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.2 % | 2020 | 82 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.49 | 2003 | 89 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 64 % | 2020 | 102 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 1.2 % | 2020 | 118 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 30.7 % | 2024 | 49 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 1.1 % | 2024 | 69 of 169 |
| Gini index | 41.8 | 2024 | 136 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.1 % | 2024 | 145 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 9,831,510 km² | 2024 | 3 of 212 |
| Land area | 9,147,420 km² | 2024 | 3 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 12,002 km | 2026 | 6 of 230 |
| Length of coastline | 19,924 km | 2026 | 9 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 39.9 ° | 2026 | 58 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Population density | 37.2 inh./km² | 2024 | 163 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 6,190 m | 2026 | 14 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 760 m | 2026 | 43 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 8,437 m³/inh. | 2022 | 54 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 2 % | 2015 | 83 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 715 mm | 2022 | 111 of 180 |
| Lowest point | -86 m | 2026 | 221 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 16.6 % | 2024 | 65 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 46.1 % | 2024 | 73 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 33.8 % | 2024 | 102 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 12.9 % | 2025 | 139 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.96 | 2025 | 5 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.92 | 2025 | 17 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.9 | 2025 | 36 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.51 | 2025 | 36 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.74 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.57 | 2025 | 51 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.47 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.91 | 2025 | 9 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.87 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.83 | 2025 | 65 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.83 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.82 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.73 | 2025 | 83 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.79 | 2025 | 89 of 174 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.4 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.24 | 2025 | 127 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 2.87 | 2025 | 6 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.06 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 65 pts | 2024 | 28 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.92 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.01 | 2025 | 32 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.19 | 2025 | 33 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.87 | 2025 | 45 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.84 | 2025 | 45 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.79 | 2025 | 48 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.64 | 2025 | 60 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.3 | 2025 | 137 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,965 | 2025 | 39 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 33.3 % | 2025 | 40 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 28.9 % | 2025 | 83 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 87.6 /100 | 2025 | 25 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 31 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 96.5 /100 | 2025 | 42 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 106 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 10.7 pts | 2025 | 40 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Varies by region | 2025 | 2 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Varies by region | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Varies by region | 2025 | 2 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Varies by region | 2025 | 1 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Varies by region | 2025 | 1 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Varies or other | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 5.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 131 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 7.2 % | 2019 | 15 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 66.1 % | 2019 | 28 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 17 per 100,000 | 2023 | 64 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 12.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 70 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.1 % | 2020 | 83 of 204 |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $1,257 | 2026 | 22 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,257 | 2026 | 42 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 78.8 % | 2023 | 62 of 210 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 12.1 % | 2020 | 73 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 10.3 % | 2020 | 99 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 3.8 /10 | 2024 | 140 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in United States?
United States has about 341,784,857 inhabitants (2025), ranking 3 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of United States?
GDP per capita is $90,027 /inh. (2025): United States ranks 11 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in United States?
Annual inflation is 2.9 % (2024); United States ranks 95 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in United States?
The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (2025); United States ranks 70 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does United States stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: United States has $90,027 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on United States come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.