Saudi Arabia vs South Africa: Exports as a capacity to import
Exports as a capacity to import over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.41 trillion constant LCU against 1.36 trillion constant LCU in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 56.38 billion constant LCU.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 60th of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 910.52 billion constant LCU | 826.89 billion constant LCU | 83.63 billion constant LCU | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 1.40 trillion constant LCU | 1.21 trillion constant LCU | 192.77 billion constant LCU | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 1.31 trillion constant LCU | 1.41 trillion constant LCU | 100.30 billion constant LCU | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exports as a capacity to import, Saudi Arabia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.41 trillion constant LCU against 1.36 trillion constant LCU in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in exports as a capacity to import between Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 56.38 billion constant LCU, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Africa rank globally for exports as a capacity to import?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 60th of 179 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.