United States Current Account to GDP
-3.6%▲ +0.42 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
The United States current account deficit narrowed to 3.63% of GDP in 2025 from 4.05% in 2024. The reading remains far from the all-time low of -5.91% recorded in 2006, while the series dates back to 1970.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.6% | -4.0% | 1.1%Dec 1975 | -5.9%Dec 2006 | 1970 – 2025 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $400.5B | $297.1B | $511.4B | $770.0M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 1.00 per USD | 1.00 per USD | 1.00 per USD | 1.00 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in United States averaged -2.9% from 1970 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 1.1% in Dec 1975 and a record low of -5.9% in Dec 2006. The series is reported yearly with history from 1970.
Current account balance as a percentage of GDP measures the sum of net exports of goods and services, net primary income, and net secondary income relative to the size of the economy. It is reported annually in percent of GDP for the United States, with data available from 1970.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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