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Americas · North America · capital Washington, D.C.

About United States

What is the capital of United States?

The capital of United States is Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. is the seat of national government for United States, a country in North America.

What is the population of United States?

United States has a population of about 336.8 million people, the 3rd largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is United States?

United States covers 9,525,067 square kilometers (3,677,647 square miles), making United States the 4th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border United States?

United States borders 2 countries: Canada and Mexico.

What is the life expectancy in United States?

Life expectancy at birth in United States is 78.4 years, the 61st highest of any country in the world.

What continent is United States in?

United States is in Americas, in the North America region. United States is one of 55 countries and territories in Americas.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for United States
Populationtotal people336.8Mpeople3rd
Land Areatotal km²9.5Mkm²4th
GDP per PersonUSD per person$81.0K13th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$27.3T1st
Life Expectancyyears, at birth78.4years61st
Urban Population% living in cities80.1%57th
Internet Users% of people online93.1%34th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman1.62births/woman135th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year79.4Marrivals/year3rd
Forest Cover% of land forested33.9%96th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force3.6%123rd
Military Spending% of GDP3.3%of GDP20th
Renewable Energy% of energy use10.9%142nd
Inflation Rateannual CPI change4.1%127th
Beer Consumptionliters per year76L/year13th
Coffee Consumptionkg per year4.2kg/year23rd
Wine Consumptionliters per year12.5L/year31st
Education Spending% of GDP5.4%of GDP40th
Health Spending% of GDP16.7%of GDP3rd
Arable Land% of land arable16.6%62nd
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$361.9B1st

Borders United States2 countries

Canadacapital OttawaMexicocapital Mexico City

Close to United Statesby population · by area

India population1.4B people · 1st in the worldChina population1.4B people · 2nd in the worldIndonesia population281.2M people · 4th in the worldPakistan population247.5M people · 5th in the worldCanada land area10.0M km² · 2nd in the worldChina land area9.7M km² · 3rd in the worldBrazil land area8.5M km² · 5th in the worldAustralia land area7.7M km² · 6th in the world

Regional hubs

All countries in Americas55 countries and territoriesEvery country profile on Countrivo243 countries and territories

ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 US · alpha-3 USA · North America

Where United States stands21 of 21 rankings

1stTotal GDP$27.3T1stForeign Investment$361.9B3rdPopulation336.8M people

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Rankings

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