Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in United States
United States: Grants and other revenue (current LCU) was 151.88 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Grants and other revenue in United States, 1972–2024
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
United States recorded 151.88 billion current LCU for grants and other revenue in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.9% on the previous year and down 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in United States peaked at 306.99 billion current LCU in 2013 and was at its lowest, 12.22 billion current LCU, in 1972.
That places United States 60th out of 154 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in United States, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 12.22 billion current LCU | — |
| 1973 | 19.16 billion current LCU | +56.8% |
| 1974 | 21.97 billion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 1975 | 21.19 billion current LCU | -3.6% |
| 1976 | 21.74 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 25.92 billion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1978 | 27.41 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1979 | 37.80 billion current LCU | +37.9% |
| 1980 | 44.98 billion current LCU | +19.0% |
| 1981 | 58.18 billion current LCU | +29.3% |
| 1982 | 62.16 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 72.69 billion current LCU | +16.9% |
| 1984 | 73.32 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 80.46 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1986 | 78.49 billion current LCU | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 79.64 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 78.20 billion current LCU | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 83.39 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 77.99 billion current LCU | -6.5% |
| 1991 | 123.70 billion current LCU | +58.6% |
| 1992 | 86.19 billion current LCU | -30.3% |
| 1993 | 97.86 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1994 | 89.71 billion current LCU | -8.3% |
| 1995 | 105.95 billion current LCU | +18.1% |
| 1996 | 96.68 billion current LCU | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 105.55 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1998 | 101.67 billion current LCU | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 106.65 billion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 120.33 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 86.93 billion current LCU | -27.8% |
| 2002 | 82.53 billion current LCU | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 83.64 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 84.15 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 92.23 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 106.44 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 120.06 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 125.06 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 174.25 billion current LCU | +39.3% |
| 2010 | 209.79 billion current LCU | +20.4% |
| 2011 | 203.83 billion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 198.08 billion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 306.99 billion current LCU | +55.0% |
| 2014 | 262.51 billion current LCU | -14.5% |
| 2015 | 239.21 billion current LCU | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 221.82 billion current LCU | -7.3% |
| 2017 | 227.72 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 213.64 billion current LCU | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 187.16 billion current LCU | -12.4% |
| 2020 | 178.65 billion current LCU | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 215.34 billion current LCU | +20.5% |
| 2022 | 205.32 billion current LCU | -4.7% |
| 2023 | 126.62 billion current LCU | -38.3% |
| 2024 | 151.88 billion current LCU | +19.9% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 151.88 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 16.91 billion current LCU, 9.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23.43 billion current LCU | 12.22 billion current LCU | 37.80 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 1980s | 71.15 billion current LCU | 44.98 billion current LCU | 83.39 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 99.19 billion current LCU | 77.99 billion current LCU | 123.70 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 107.56 billion current LCU | 82.53 billion current LCU | 174.25 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 227.08 billion current LCU | 187.16 billion current LCU | 306.99 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 175.56 billion current LCU | 126.62 billion current LCU | 215.34 billion current LCU | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is grants and other revenue in United States?
- Grants and other revenue in United States was 151.88 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 306.99 billion current LCU in 2013.
- What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.22 billion current LCU in 1972.
- How does United States rank for grants and other revenue?
- United States ranks 60th out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
- Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.