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This is Quandl's topic page on the USA. It is a portal to all of Quandl's curated data on the United States. To see similar topic pages on 200 other countries, visit Quandl's Country Index.
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USA at a Glance
| GDP (billion USD) | 16,010.20 | Population (millions) | 315,928.00 |
| GDP Growth (%) | 0.92% | Housing Starts (thousands) | 853.00 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 7.50% | Surplus/Deficit (billions) | -1,086.96 |
| Inflation Rate (%) | 231.49% | Life Expectancy at Birth (years) | 78.64 |
| Dollar Index (1973=100) | 76.89 | CO2 Emissions (kt) | 5,299,563.07 |
| S&P 500 Index | 1,652.45 | Internet Users (per 100 ppl) | 77.86 |
Growth
Detailed topic page: US Economy
| Indicator | Level | Units | As Of | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago | ~25Y Ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | 15,864.10 | Billion USD | Oct-2012 | 3.54% | 15,321.00 | 14,576.00 | 13,584.20 |
| Industrial Production | 99.27 | Index; 2007 = 100 | Mar-2013 | 2.79% | 98.11 | 97.13 | 93.11 |
| Capacity Utilization | 78.30% | % | Mar-2013 | 0.65% | 77.90% | 77.70% | 76.50% |
| ISM Manufacturing Index | 51.30 | Index; baseline = 50 | Mar-2013 | -5.10% | 49.90 | 50.20 | 59.30 |
| Durable Goods | 228.83 | Billion USD | Feb-2013 | 1.66% | 218.73 | 214.72 | 193.68 |
| Retail Sales | 418.65 | Billion USD | Mar-2013 | 4.79% | 414.04 | 400.63 | 382.12 |
| New Vehicle Sales | 15,206.00 | 1000 Units | Mar-2013 | 12.97% | 15,482.00 | 14,334.00 | 12,753.00 |
Inflation
Detailed topic page: US Inflation
| Indicator | Level | Units | As Of | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago | ~25Y Ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI | 232.34 | Index; 1983 = 100 | Mar-2013 | 1.76% | 231.07 | 228.92 | 223.11 |
| Core CPI | 232.76 | Index; 1983 = 100 | Mar-2013 | 1.89% | 231.26 | 229.88 | 223.41 |
| GDP Deflator | 116.09 | Index; 2005 = 100 | Oct-2012 | 1.84% | 113.99 | 111.24 | 104.19 |
| Core PCE Deflator | 114.56 | Index; 2005 = 100 | Feb-2013 | 1.43% | 114.13 | 113.57 | 110.97 |
| Unit Labor Costs | 109.06 | Index; 2005 = 100 | Oct-2012 | 2.23% | 106.69 | 105.45 | 104.67 |
Employment
Detailed topic page: US Employment
| Indicator | Level | Units | As Of | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago | ~25Y Ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 315,749.00 | 1000s | Mar-2013 | 0.72% | 315,075.00 | 314,049.00 | 311,268.00 |
| Non-Farm Payrolls | 135,309.00 | 1000s | Mar-2013 | 1.66% | 134,472.00 | 133,609.00 | 130,865.00 |
| Civilian Employment Ratio | 58.50 | % | Mar-2013 | 0.00% | 58.70 | 58.60 | 58.40 |
| Average Hourly Earnings | 23.83 | USD / Hour | Mar-2013 | 2.11% | 23.67 | 23.50 | 22.91 |
| Average Weekly Hours | 33.80 | Hours | Mar-2013 | 0.00% | 33.70 | 33.70 | 33.60 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.60% | % | Mar-2013 | -8.24% | 7.80% | 8.20% | 8.90% |
| Initial Jobless Claims | 328.00 | 1000s | 04-May-2013 | -2.87% | 348.00 | 340.00 | 400.00 |
| Continuing Claims | 3,013.00 | 1000s | 27-Apr-2013 | -12.10% | 3,103.00 | 3,105.00 | 3,325.00 |
Economic Projections
Detailed topic page: US Economic Projections
| Name | Present | Units | As Of | 1Y Ahead | 5Y Ahead | 10Y Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | 15,811.00 | Billion USD | Sep-2012 | 16,194.55 | 20,354.82 | 25,242.91 |
| CPI | 230.08 | Index; 2005=100 | Sep-2012 | 233.66 | 253.82 | 284.31 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.83% | % | Dec-2012 | 7.99% | 5.55% | 5.30% |
| 10-Year Treasury Note | 1.71% | % | Dec-2012 | 2.26% | 5.20% | 5.20% |
Exchange Rates
Detailed topic page: USD Exchange Rates
| Currency | Level | Units | As Of | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Yen | 102.29 | JPY per USD | 17-May-2013 | 19.14% | 92.05 | 103.37 |
| Euro | 0.78 | EUR per USD | 17-May-2013 | 2.62% | 0.77 | 0.76 |
| Pound Sterling | 0.66 | GBP per USD | 17-May-2013 | 6.00% | 0.65 | 0.64 |
| Swiss Franc | 0.97 | CHF per USD | 17-May-2013 | 5.77% | 0.95 | 0.93 |
| Canadian Dollar | 1.02 | CAD per USD | 17-May-2013 | 2.24% | 1.01 | 1.01 |
| Australian Dollar | 1.01 | AUD per USD | 17-May-2013 | 5.12% | 0.99 | 0.97 |
| New Zealand Dollar | 1.22 | NZD per USD | 17-May-2013 | -0.10% | 1.20 | 1.17 |
| Swedish Krona | 6.67 | SEK per USD | 17-May-2013 | 2.52% | 6.57 | 6.50 |
| Norwegian Krone | 5.84 | NOK per USD | 17-May-2013 | 4.69% | 5.78 | 5.79 |
Stock Indexes
Detailed topic page: US Stock Indexes
| Currency | Level | As Of | 1D Chg | MTD Chg | YTD Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Index | 1,667.47 | 17-May-2013 | 16.92% | 4.38% | 16.92% |
| NASDAQ 100 Index | 3,028.96 | 17-May-2013 | 13.83% | 4.90% | 13.83% |
| NASDAQ Composite Index | 3,498.97 | 17-May-2013 | 15.88% | 5.11% | 15.88% |
| NASDAQ Bank Index | 2,155.17 | 17-May-2013 | 15.05% | 5.07% | 15.05% |
| NASDAQ Computer Index | 1,683.84 | 17-May-2013 | 8.58% | 3.95% | 8.58% |
| Wilshire 5000 Index | 17,599.95 | 17-May-2013 | 17.37% | 4.36% | 17.37% |
| CBOE Gold Index | 107.62 | 17-May-2013 | -43.52% | -11.34% | -43.52% |
Housing
Detailed topic page: US Housing
| Indicator | Level | Units | As Of | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average New Home Price | 279,900.00 | Dollars | Mar-2013 | -6.45% | 290,700.00 | 271,800.00 |
| Building Permits | 1,017.00 | 1000 Units | Apr-2013 | 7.85% | 943.00 | 839.00 |
| Housing Starts | 853.00 | 1000 Units | Apr-2013 | -13.22% | 983.00 | 741.00 |
| 30-Year Mortgage Rate | 3.45% | % | Apr-2013 | 2.99% | 3.35% | 3.55% |
| Case-Shiller 20-City Index | 149.80 | Index; Jan 2000 = 100 | Feb-2013 | 2.25% | 144.18 | 140.12 |
| Case-Shiller 10-City Index | 162.37 | Index; Jan 2000 = 100 | Feb-2013 | 2.13% | 156.64 | 152.72 |
Interest Rates
Detailed topic page: US Interest Rates
| Currency | Level | As Of | 1D Chg | 1M Chg | 1Y Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fed Funds Effective | 0.11% | 16-May-2013 | 22.22% | -21.43% | 22.22% |
| 6-Month LIBOR | 0.43% | 10-May-2013 | -16.10% | 0.24% | -16.10% |
| 1-Year T-Bill | 0.11% | 16-May-2013 | -26.67% | 0.00% | -26.67% |
| 10-Year T-Note | 1.87% | 16-May-2013 | 5.06% | 10.00% | 5.06% |
| Prime Rate | 3.25% | 16-May-2013 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| HY Index | 5.14% | 17-May-2013 | n.a. | -1.17% | n.a. |
Demography
Detailed topic page: US Demography
| Indicator | Level | Units | As Of | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago | ~25Y Ago | vs World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 311,591,917.00 | Persons | 2011 | 0.72% | 301,231,207.00 | 287,625,193.00 | 242,289,000.00 | |
| Population of Largest City | 19,544,371.00 | Persons | 2011 | 0.61% | 19,028,662.00 | 18,214,058.00 | 15,917,876.00 | |
| Population Density | 34.06 | Persons / sq. km. | 2011 | 0.72% | 32.88 | 31.39 | 26.45 | |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.72% | % | 2011 | -13.71% | 0.95% | 0.93% | 0.89% | |
| Net Immigration | 4,954,924.00 | Persons | 2010 | n.a. | 3,786,210.00 | 1,226,948.00 | ||
| Fertility Rate | 1.89% | Births / Woman | 2011 | -1.89% | 2.12% | 2.01% | 1.87% | |
| Sex Ratio at Birth | 1.05 | Females / 1000 Males | 2011 | 0.00% | 1.05 | 1.05 | ||
| Child Mortality | 7.50 | Deaths / 1000 Births | 2011 | 0.00% | 7.80 | 8.30 | 12.20 | |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 78.64 | Years | 2011 | 0.13% | 77.84 | 76.84 | 74.77 |
Deaths and Disease
Detailed topic page: US Health
| Indicator | Level | Units | As Of | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago | ~25Y Ago | vs World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immunization Rate - Polio | 94.00% | % of Births | 2011 | 0.00% | 93.00% | 90.00% | 97.00% | |
| Low Birth Weight Babies | 7.80% | % of Births | 2002 | n.a. | ||||
| Adults Living with HIV | 1,300,000.00 | 1000 Persons | 2011 | 0.00% | 1,200,000.00 | 1,000,000.00 | ||
| Tuberculosis Prevalence | 4.70 | Cases per 100,000 | 2011 | -7.84% | 5.90 | 7.40 | ||
| Deaths - Disease and Malnutrition | 6.05% | % of Deaths | 2008 | n.a. | ||||
| Deaths - Injury and Accident | 7.38% | % of Deaths | 2008 | n.a. | ||||
| Deaths - Non-communicable Diseases | 86.57% | % of Deaths | 2008 | n.a. |
Healthcare
Detailed topic page: US Health
| Indicator | Level | Units | As Of | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago | ~25Y Ago | vs World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 24.22 | Per 10,000 | 2009 | n.a. | ||||
| Nurses and Midwives | 98.20 | Per 10,000 | 2005 | n.a. | ||||
| Pharmaceutical Personnel | 8.80 | Per 10,000 | 2000 | n.a. | ||||
| Hospital Beds | 30.00 | Per 10,000 | 2009 | -3.23% | ||||
| Healthcare Spending | 8,607.88 | USD at PPP | 2011 | 4.55% | 7,482.46 | 5,453.00 |
Society
Detailed topic page: US Society
| Indicator | Level | Units | As Of | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago | ~25Y Ago | vs World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Government Effectiveness | 1.41 | Scale: -2.5 to 2.5 | 2011 | -2.32% | 1.59 | 1.70 | ||
| Social Contributions | 35.62% | % of revenue | 2011 | -11.08% | 35.16% | 39.02% | ||
| Internet Users | 77.86 | per 100 | 2011 | 5.22% | 75.00 | 58.79 | ||
| International Tourism Receipts | 8.83% | % of total exports | 2011 | -1.39% | 8.96% |
Education
Detailed topic page: US Education
| Indicator | Level | Units | As Of | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago | ~25Y Ago | vs World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Enrolment Rate | 101.60% | % | 2010 | -1.94% | 101.33% | 102.35% | 100.93% | |
| Secondary Enrolment Rate | 96.04% | % | 2010 | -0.43% | 97.01% | 93.74% | 93.46% | |
| Tertiary Enrolment Rate | 94.81% | % | 2010 | 6.43% | 82.64% | 69.49% | 58.34% | |
| Primary Pupil-Teacher Ratio | 13.59 | Ratio | 2010 | -2.03% | 13.81 | 15.44 | ||
| Secondary Pupil-Teacher Ratio | 13.76 | Ratio | 2010 | -1.44% | 14.62 | 15.16 |
Taxes
Detailed topic page: US Taxes
| Indicator | Level | Units | As Of | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Individual Income Taxes | 7.30% | % | 2012 | 0.00% | 8.00% | 7.20% |
| Revenue from Corporate Income Taxes | 1.60% | % | 2012 | 33.33% | 2.10% | 1.20% |
| Average Combined Tax Rates at Median Income | 12.97% | % | 2013 | 15.50% | 12.12% | 13.03% |
Trade
Detailed topic page: US Trade
| Indicator | Level | Units | As Of | 1M Chg | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Exports | 123,605.50 | % | Feb-2013 | 0.17% | -5.43% | 99,371.90 | 71,110.80 |
| Total Imports | 169,682.40 | % | Feb-2013 | -8.37% | -4.22% | 146,105.80 | 126,617.00 |
| Trade Balance | -46,076.90 | % | Feb-2013 | -25.44% | -0.84% | -46,733.90 | -55,506.20 |
Energy
Detailed topic page: US Energy
| Indicator | Level | Units | As Of | 1Y Chg | ~5Y Ago | ~10Y Ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Electricity Exports | 19.11 | % | 2010 | 5.34% | 24.27 | |
| Total Electricity Imports | 45.08 | % | 2010 | -13.62% | 42.69 | |
| Total Oil Supply | 11,778.13 | % | Dec-2012 | 9.03% | 10,897.45 | 10,838.87 |
Sources
Quandl's US data comes from a number of sources: FRED, BLS, BEA, Census, World Bank, WHO, UN and more. All data is retrieved directly from the source, with link-backs for attribution and validation.
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