How does United States rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit?

United States ranks 104th out of 120 countries with data for 2025.

Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit rising or falling in United States?

Over the last ten years it is down 34.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million … unit in United States

Name: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million … unit in United States
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United States: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million … unit was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 3.9%

World rank

104th

of 120 countries

All-time high

0.0001 units per US$ of GDP

in 1960

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 2025

Years of data

1960–2025

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in United States, 1960–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in United States stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 34.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in United States peaked at 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2025.

That places United States 104th out of 120 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million … unit in United States, year by year

Annual values for Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit of GDP in United States, 1960 to 2025.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1960	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	—
1961	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-1.6%
1962	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-5.1%
1963	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1964	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-5.0%
1965	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
1966	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
1967	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-3.5%
1968	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-6.7%
1969	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-5.7%
1970	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-3.5%
1971	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-7.1%
1972	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-8.2%
1973	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-9.5%
1974	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
1975	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-7.5%
1976	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.2%
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.2%
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.6%
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.6%
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.1%
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.9%
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.0%
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.9%
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.1%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.5%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.1%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.0%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.1%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.6%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.0%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.4%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.1%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.8%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.3%
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.8%
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.3%
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.6%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.1%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.2%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.6%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.2%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.3%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.6%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.5%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.9%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	+3.2%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.7%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.4%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.9%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.6%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.0%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.6%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.5%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.9%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.9%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.3%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.6%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.1%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.5%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.2%
2025	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.9%

United States compared with similar countries

United States's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 69% of the median. (40 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	10
1970s	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near United States

101 Hungary 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
102 Spain 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
103 New Zealand 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
105 United Kingdom 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
106 France 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
107 Italy 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

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More urban development data for United States

Population in the largest city 7.0% (2025)
Population density 37.17 people per sq. km of land area (2024)
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 6.97 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 160.79 million (2025)
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.4704 units per person (2025)
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.9145 % change on previous year (2025)
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 17.26 units per square kilometre (2023)
Population in largest city 19.15 million (2025)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 10,913 Hectares (2020)
PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 3.3% (2017)

All data for United States →

Frequently asked questions

What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in United States?: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in United States was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit recorded in United States?: The highest recorded value was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.
What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit recorded in United States?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025.
How does United States rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit?: United States ranks 104th out of 120 countries with data for 2025.
Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit rising or falling in United States?: Over the last ten years it is down 34.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks

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Indicator: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 120 places, 7,236 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 18 August 2026

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.