Economy of the United States

The United States’ economy is a highly developed market economy.

It has the world’s largest economy in terms of nominal GDP and net worth, and the second-largest in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) after China.

The United States possesses the world’s most technologically advanced and inventive economy.

Its companies are at or near the cutting edge of scientific advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence, computers, pharmaceuticals, and medical, aeronautical, and military technology.

Population 332,403,650 (1-Jan-2022)
GDP $24.79 trillion (est 2022)
GDP rank1st (nominal; 2022) 2nd (PPP; 2022)
GDP per capita $74,725 (est 2022)
GDP per capita rank7th (nominal; 2022) 8th (PPP; 2022)
Average gross salary$63,093 (2018)
Median gross salary $1,010 weekly (Q4, 2021)
Exports $2.127 trillion (2020)
Main export partners European Union  Canada  Mexico  China  Japan
Imports $2.808 trillion (2020)
Main import partners China  European Union  Mexico  Canada  Japan
Gross external debt $21.3 trillion (December 2020)
Public debt 128.6% of GDP (FY 2020)
Foreign reserves$41.8 billion (August 2020)

The United States dollar is the most widely used currency in international transactions and the world’s primary reserve currency, supported by its economy, military, the petrodollar system, and a significant U.S. treasury market.

It is the official money of certain nations and the de facto currency of others.

China, the European Union, Canada, Mexico, India, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan are the top trading partners of the United States.

The United States is the world’s greatest importer and the world’s second-largest exporter.

It has free trade agreements in place or negotiations with a number of nations, including the USMCA, Australia, South Korea, Israel, and others.

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