Philippines vs Saudi Arabia: Communications, computer, etc.
Communications, computer, etc. over time
- Philippines
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 29.9% against 29.2% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.7%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 49 shared years of data; in 1977 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Philippines ranks 113th and Saudi Arabia ranks 116th of 198 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 43.3% | 61.8% | 18.5% | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 44.8% | 84.5% | 39.7% | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 46.8% | 89.2% | 42.3% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 20.1% | 69.4% | 49.3% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 24.5% | 50.7% | 26.2% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 38.5% | 43.1% | 4.5% | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher communications, computer, etc., Philippines or Saudi Arabia?
- Philippines, at 29.9% against 29.2% in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in communications, computer, etc. between Philippines and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.7%, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Saudi Arabia?
- 49 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2025.
- How do Philippines and Saudi Arabia rank globally for communications, computer, etc.?
- Philippines ranks 113th and Saudi Arabia ranks 116th of 198 countries.
- 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 imports, 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 imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.