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United States

ISO3: USANorth AmericaHigh incomeG20 Member

United States is a high income economy in North America. It has a population of about 340,110,988 and a GDP of $28.75 trillion.

Explore 258 World Bank indicators for United States below.

United States at a Glance

Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340,110,988
Area
9,525,067 km²
35.7 /km²
Currency
USD United States dollar
Languages
English
ISO codes
USA · US
High income economy: The World Bank classifies United States as a high-income country, meaning its gross national income (GNI) per capita exceeds $13,845 (2023 threshold). High-income countries typically have well-developed infrastructure, strong institutions, and diverse economic bases.

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Other Countries in North America

The World Bank's North America region covers countries at various stages of economic development. Compare United States with its regional peers using the comparison tool.

Frequently asked questions about United States

What is the population of United States?
United States has a population of approximately 340,110,988, according to the most recent World Bank data.
What is the capital of United States?
The capital of United States is Washington, D.C..
What region is United States in?
The World Bank places United States in the North America region.
What income group is United States in?
The World Bank classifies United States as a High income economy.
What currency does United States use?
United States uses the United States dollar (USD).

Data sourced from the World Bank Open Data portal. Values represent the most recent available year. NULL or missing values indicate data is suppressed, not collected, or not applicable for this country.