us United States 2021

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021

Year 2021

Key Economic Indicators (2021)

GDP (Current USD)

$23.68 trillion

↑ 10.90% vs 2020
GDP per Capita

$71,318.31

↑ 10.72% vs 2020
GDP Growth (Annual %)

6.06%

↑ 8.22pp vs 2020
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

4.70%

↑ 3.46pp vs 2020

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2020 2021 Change
GDP (Current USD) $21.35 trillion $23.68 trillion +10.90%
GDP per Capita $64,411.37 $71,318.31 +10.72%
GDP Growth (Annual %) -2.16% 6.06% +8.22pp
Inflation (CPI %) 1.23% 4.70% +3.46pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 8.06% 5.35% -2.71pp

All Economic Indicators (2021)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$23.68 trillion
GDP per Capita
$71,318.31
GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.06%
Gross National Income
$23.83 trillion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
4.70%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
4.57%
Unemployment Rate (%)
5.35%
Interest Rate (Real %)
-1.26%
Trade & Investment
Exports (Goods & Services)
N/A
Imports (Goods & Services)
N/A
FDI Inflow
N/A
FDI Outflow
N/A
Balance & Debt
Current Account Balance (% GDP)
-3.67%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2021, United States's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $23.68 trillion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in United States for 2021 is $71,318.31. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in United States for 2021 is 4.70%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

United States's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 6.06%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in United States for 2021 is 5.35%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.