Iceland vs South Africa: Exports of goods and services
Exports of goods and services over time
- Iceland
- South Africa
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 1.48 trillion constant LCU against 1.26 trillion constant LCU in South Africa, a difference of 216.98 billion constant LCU.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was South Africa ahead.
Iceland ranks 58th and South Africa ranks 61st of 179 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 245.80 billion constant LCU | 430.91 billion constant LCU | 185.11 billion constant LCU | South Africa |
| 1980s | 397.70 billion constant LCU | 461.25 billion constant LCU | 63.55 billion constant LCU | South Africa |
| 1990s | 483.93 billion constant LCU | 659.11 billion constant LCU | 175.18 billion constant LCU | South Africa |
| 2000s | 749.01 billion constant LCU | 994.14 billion constant LCU | 245.13 billion constant LCU | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.26 trillion constant LCU | 1.18 trillion constant LCU | 84.28 billion constant LCU | Iceland |
| 2020s | 1.34 trillion constant LCU | 1.23 trillion constant LCU | 107.53 billion constant LCU | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exports of goods and services, Iceland or South Africa?
- Iceland, at 1.48 trillion constant LCU against 1.26 trillion constant LCU in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in exports of goods and services between Iceland and South Africa?
- 216.98 billion constant LCU, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and South Africa?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Iceland and South Africa rank globally for exports of goods and services?
- Iceland ranks 58th and South Africa ranks 61st of 179 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as Exports of goods and services (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 of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. 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.