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North America · Country statistics

United States

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population341.78M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$30.77T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$90.03K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth78.92024 · yearsInternet use94.7%2024 · % of populationForest area33.9%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
Not reported

% of people aged 15+

The source has no observation for this selection.

Over time

Full published history
No country history is reported for this measure in this data release.

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

United States in perspective

Region
North America
Capital
Washington D.C.
Country code
USA

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