United States
North America • 2010
69
Stability
Key Insights
Regional Economic Leader
Largest economy in North America by GDP (PPP)
GDP Rank: #1 of 6
Elevated Military Spending
Military expenditure is 2.8x the regional average
Military % GDP: 4.1%
Significant Trade Deficit
Importing $633B more than exporting
Trade Balance: -$633B
Global Export Power
Ranks #5 globally in exports
Exports: $1270B
Political Leadership
Chief of State
Barack H. OBAMA
Head of Government
Barack H. OBAMA
Last Election
2 November 2010
Demographics
Population
310.2M
Pop. Growth
1.0%
Life Expectancy
78.2y
Median Age
36.8y
Birth Rate
13.8/1000
Death Rate
8.4/1000
Economy
GDP (PPP)
$14.7T
GDP Growth
2.8%
Per Capita
$47,400
Inflation
1.4%
Unemployment
9.6%
Poverty
12.0%
Trade & Finance
Exports
$1.3T
Imports
$1.9T
Trade Balance
$-633.0B
External Debt
$14.0T
Energy & Military
Oil Production
9 bbl/d
Oil Consumption
18 bbl/d
Military
4.1%
% of GDP
Stability Score Breakdown
Economic59
Political85
Military50
Demographic88