Current Account Balance in United States
The current account balance in the United States averaged -2.5% of GDP in the decade to 2022, which is below the average for major economies at -0.5% of GDP. The 2022 reading was -3.8% of GDP. For more current account information, visit our dedicated page.
United States Current Account Chart
Note: This chart displays Current Account (% of GDP) for United States from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
United States Current Account Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -2.8 | -3.7 | -3.9 | -3.3 | -3.9 |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | -601 | -868 | -1,012 | -905 | -1,134 |
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