IDA only vs Korea: Communications, computer, etc.
Communications, computer, etc. over time
- IDA only
- Korea
How they compare
Korea currently reports 46.9% against 28.1% in IDA only, a difference of 18.8%.
That makes Korea's figure about 1.7 times IDA only's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 48 shared years of data; in 1977 it was Korea ahead.
IDA only ranks 32nd and Korea ranks 35th of 45 groups.
Across the 6 decades both report, IDA only averaged higher in 3 and Korea in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA only | Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 46.0% | 66.1% | 20.2% | Korea |
| 1980s | 47.4% | 38.6% | 8.8% | IDA only |
| 1990s | 41.6% | 14.0% | 27.6% | IDA only |
| 2000s | 35.0% | 25.6% | 9.4% | IDA only |
| 2010s | 30.7% | 44.7% | 14.0% | Korea |
| 2020s | 33.5% | 48.8% | 15.3% | Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher communications, computer, etc., IDA only or Korea?
- Korea, at 46.9% against 28.1% in IDA only as of 2025.
- What is the difference in communications, computer, etc. between IDA only and Korea?
- 18.8%, with Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and Korea?
- 48 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2024.
- How do IDA only and Korea rank globally for communications, computer, etc.?
- IDA only ranks 32nd and Korea ranks 35th of 45 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.