United States: Surface area (sq. km)
In , United States's Surface area (sq. km) was 9.83 million.
That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 653,670.96 . United States ranks #3 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
Highlights
- Peak
- 9.83M
- Trough
- 9.63M
- 1-year change
- +0.0%
- 5-year change
- +0.0%
- +0.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +0.0%
- +0.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Surface area (sq. km) |
|---|---|
| 9.832M | |
| 9.832M | |
| 9.832M | |
| 9.832M | |
| 9.832M | |
| 9.832M | |
| 9.832M | |
| 9.832M | |
| 9.832M | |
| 9.832M |
About Surface area (sq. km)
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
Indicator code: AG.SRF.TOTL.K2 • Category: Agriculture
Frequently asked questions
- What was United States's Surface area (sq. km) in 2023?
- In 2023, United States's Surface area (sq. km) was 9.83 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Surface area (sq. km) rising or falling?
- United States's Surface area (sq. km) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does United States rank globally on Surface area (sq. km)?
- In 2023, United States ranked #3 out of 215 countries reporting Surface area (sq. km).
- How does United States's Surface area (sq. km) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Surface area (sq. km) in 2023 was 653,670.96, so United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.
- What is Surface area (sq. km) and how is it measured?
- Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2), CC BY 4.0.