Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in United States

United States: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 5,646 US dollar in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
5,646 US dollar
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
3rd
of 162 countries
All-time high
7,543 US dollar
in 2012
All-time low
4,766 US dollar
in 2001
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in United States, 2000–2018

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2000200920182000: 4.8k US dollar2001: 4.8k US dollar2002: 4.9k US dollar2003: 5.0k US dollar2004: 5.5k US dollar2005: 5.5k US dollar2006: 5.7k US dollar2007: 6.2k US dollar2008: 7.2k US dollar2009: 7.1k US dollar2010: 7.0k US dollar2011: 7.5k US dollar2012: 7.5k US dollar2013: 7.0k US dollar2014: 7.1k US dollar2015: 6.6k US dollar2016: 6.0k US dollar2017: 5.8k US dollar2018: 5.6k US dollar

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in United States is 5,646 US dollar, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and down 21.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in United States peaked at 7,543 US dollar in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4,766 US dollar, in 2001.

That places United States 3rd out of 162 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in United States, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital in United States, 2000 to 2018.
Year US dollar Change
2000 4,793 US dollar
2001 4,766 US dollar -0.5%
2002 4,920 US dollar +3.2%
2003 5,027 US dollar +2.2%
2004 5,479 US dollar +9.0%
2005 5,481 US dollar +0.0%
2006 5,749 US dollar +4.9%
2007 6,166 US dollar +7.3%
2008 7,153 US dollar +16.0%
2009 7,142 US dollar -0.2%
2010 6,991 US dollar -2.1%
2011 7,529 US dollar +7.7%
2012 7,543 US dollar +0.2%
2013 7,043 US dollar -6.6%
2014 7,118 US dollar +1.1%
2015 6,626 US dollar -6.9%
2016 5,988 US dollar -9.6%
2017 5,776 US dollar -3.5%
2018 5,646 US dollar -2.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5,668 US dollar 4,766 US dollar 7,153 US dollar 10
2010s 6,696 US dollar 5,646 US dollar 7,543 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 1 OECD 16,143 US dollar compare
  2. 2 China (People’s Republic of) 9,644 US dollar compare
  3. 4 Saudi Arabia 5,086 US dollar compare
  4. 5 Russia 4,732 US dollar compare
  5. 6 India 3,923 US dollar compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in United States?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in United States was 5,646 US dollar in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 7,543 US dollar in 2012.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 4,766 US dollar in 2001.
How does United States rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
United States ranks 3rd out of 162 countries with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this United States data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
236 places, 4,437 data points, 2000–2018
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 29 shows estimates of total national wealth, taking into account produced capital, human capital, and natural resources. These estimates were calculated in the World Bank publication The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021.