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GDP per capita: 84,534 USD (PPP: 85,810 intl$) · Total GDP: 28,751.0 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in United States is 6,958 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Cost of Living

Cost of living indices are relative to New York City (NYC = 100). Lower index means lower costs. Data as of November 2025.

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Est. monthly cost: $3,500
0.0% more expensive than NYC
Rent Index
50.0
1-bedroom, center: $1,400/month
50.0% cheaper than NYC
Groceries Index
72.0
Per person/month: $324
28.0% cheaper than NYC
Restaurant Price Index
85.0
Mid-range meal: $19
Purchasing Power Index
100.0
0.0% lower than NYC
(Higher is better)

How to read: All indices are relative to New York City (NYC = 100). An index of 70 means costs are 30% lower than NYC. Estimated prices are calculated based on NYC reference prices.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 28,750.96 billion USD 84,534 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 83,490 USD
GDP (PPP) 85,810 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 28,750.96 84,534
2023 27,292.17 81,032
2022 25,604.85 76,657
2021 23,315.08 70,205
2020 21,060.47 63,516
2019 21,380.98 64,746
2018 20,533.06 62,500
2017 19,477.34 59,635
2016 18,695.11 57,638
2015 18,206.02 56,573
2014 17,550.68 54,973
2013 16,843.19 53,179
2012 16,253.97 51,708
2011 15,599.73 50,025
2010 15,048.96 48,643
2009 14,478.06 47,195
2008 14,769.86 48,570
2007 14,474.23 48,050
2006 13,815.59 46,302
2005 13,039.20 44,123
2004 12,217.19 41,725
2003 11,456.44 39,490
2002 10,929.11 37,998
2001 10,581.93 37,134
2000 10,250.95 36,330
1999 9,631.17 34,515
1998 9,062.82 32,854
1997 8,577.55 31,459
1996 8,073.12 29,968
1995 7,639.75 28,691
1994 7,287.24 27,695
1993 6,858.56 26,387
1992 6,520.33 25,419
1991 6,158.13 24,342
1990 5,963.14 23,889
1989 5,641.58 22,857
1988 5,236.44 21,417
1987 4,855.22 20,039
1986 4,579.63 19,071
1985 4,338.98 18,237
1984 4,037.61 17,121
1983 3,634.04 15,544
1982 3,343.79 14,434
1981 3,207.04 13,976
1980 2,857.31 12,575
1979 2,627.33 11,674
1978 2,351.60 10,565
1977 2,081.83 9,453
1976 1,873.41 8,592
1975 1,684.90 7,801
1974 1,545.24 7,226
1973 1,425.38 6,726
1972 1,279.11 6,094
1971 1,164.85 5,609
1970 1,073.30 5,234
1969 1,017.44 5,020
1968 940.23 4,685
1967 859.62 4,326
1966 813.03 4,136
1965 741.90 3,818
1964 684.14 3,565
1963 637.06 3,366
1962 603.64 3,236
1961 561.94 3,059
1960 541.99 3,000

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in United States play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator United States Per Capita
Imports 4,103.10 billion USD (14.3% of GDP)
Exports 3,193.50 billion USD (11.1% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator United States
Government debt 33,918.43 billion USD (118.0% of GDP)
Household debt 75,137.65 billion USD (261.3% of GDP)

Corruption in United States

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption. The scale ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Corruption Perceptions Index
69.0
Year: 2024
Moderate
Scale: 0-100
Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 4.2%
2024 4.0%
2023 3.6%
2022 3.7%
2021 5.3%
2020 8.1%
2019 3.7%
2018 3.9%
2017 4.4%
2016 4.9%
2015 5.3%
2014 6.2%
2013 7.4%
2012 8.1%
2011 8.9%
2010 9.6%
2009 9.3%
2008 5.8%
2007 4.6%
2006 4.6%
2005 5.1%
2004 5.5%
2003 6.0%
2002 5.8%
2001 4.7%
2000 4.0%
1999 4.2%
1998 4.5%
1997 5.0%
1996 5.5%
1995 5.7%
1994 6.1%
1993 6.9%
1992 7.5%
1991 6.8%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 2.9%
2023 4.1%
2022 8.0%
2021 4.7%
2020 1.2%
2019 1.8%
2018 2.4%
2017 2.1%
2016 1.3%
2015 0.1%
2014 1.6%
2013 1.5%
2012 2.1%
2011 3.2%
2010 1.6%
2009 -0.4%
2008 3.8%
2007 2.9%
2006 3.2%
2005 3.4%
2004 2.7%
2003 2.3%
2002 1.6%
2001 2.8%
2000 3.4%
1999 2.2%
1998 1.6%
1997 2.3%
1996 2.9%
1995 2.8%
1994 2.6%
1993 3.0%
1992 3.0%
1991 4.2%
1990 5.4%
1989 4.8%
1988 4.1%
1987 3.7%
1986 1.9%
1985 3.5%
1984 4.3%
1983 3.2%
1982 6.1%
1981 10.3%
1980 13.5%
1979 11.3%
1978 7.6%
1977 6.5%
1976 5.7%
1975 9.1%
1974 11.1%
1973 6.2%
1972 3.3%
1971 4.3%
1970 5.8%
1969 5.5%
1968 4.3%
1967 2.8%
1966 3.0%
1965 1.6%
1964 1.3%
1963 1.2%
1962 1.2%
1961 1.1%
1960 1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of United States in 2024?

The GDP per capita of United States is 84,534 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 85,810 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in United States?

The main economic sectors in United States include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in United States in 2024?

The inflation rate in United States is 2.9% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of United States including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare United States's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of United States's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026