North America: GDP 83.5K intl$ per capita, population 381.5M, unemployment 4.5%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Aggregates
Population
381.46M
2024
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Geography and Government

ISO 2
XU
ISO 3
NAC

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
381.46M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
1.19%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
20.8 per kmΒ²
2022
Urban population (% of total population)
80.4%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
79.2 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
10.42 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
8.88 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
1.59 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
5.4 per 1,000
2024

Education

Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
98.8%
2022

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$81.3K
2024
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
4.5%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$80.2K
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$31.00T
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
2.7%
2024
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
83.5K intl$
2024
Central government debt, total (% of GDP)
113.4%
2024

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
28.8%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
12.7%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
15.6%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
198.71M
2019
Tax revenue (% of GDP)
11.2%
2024
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
1.2%
2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in North America?

According to our data, the average income in North America is approximately $80,242 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

How does North America compare to other countries in Aggregates?

North America is located in Aggregates and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how North America compares to neighboring and regional countries.

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Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
XU
ISO 3
NAC

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