This volume provides a description of the major concepts and estimation methods used for the preparation of the U.S. International Economic Accounts.
The current version was posted in June 2024, with updates to reflect new source data and methods. It supersedes the 2023 version of the volume.
Note: The article Preview of the 2025 Annual Update of the International Economic Accounts provides an overview of the changes that will be incorporated with the June 2025 annual update. An article in the Survey of Current Business in July 2025 will provide additional details on the changes. U.S. International Economic Accounts: Concepts and Methods will be updated in September 2025 accordingly.
