Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) vs South Africa: Exports of goods and services
Exports of goods and services over time
- Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)
- South Africa
How they compare
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) currently reports 310.69 billion current US$ against 134.18 billion current US$ in South Africa, a difference of 176.51 billion current US$.
That makes Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)'s figure about 2.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 61 shared years of data; in 1965 it was Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) ahead.
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) ranks 40th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 44 groups.
Across the 7 decades both report, Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) averaged higher in 5 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.28 billion current US$ | 3.41 billion current US$ | 872.07 million current US$ | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) |
| 1970s | 10.78 billion current US$ | 9.71 billion current US$ | 1.07 billion current US$ | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) |
| 1980s | 21.13 billion current US$ | 22.85 billion current US$ | 1.72 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 1990s | 28.57 billion current US$ | 31.52 billion current US$ | 2.95 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | 70.38 billion current US$ | 63.97 billion current US$ | 6.41 billion current US$ | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) |
| 2010s | 161.64 billion current US$ | 108.56 billion current US$ | 53.09 billion current US$ | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) |
| 2020s | 237.77 billion current US$ | 124.91 billion current US$ | 112.86 billion current US$ | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exports of goods and services, Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) or South Africa?
- Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC), at 310.69 billion current US$ against 134.18 billion current US$ in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in exports of goods and services between Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) and South Africa?
- 176.51 billion current US$, with Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) and South Africa?
- 61 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 2025.
- How do Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) and South Africa rank globally for exports of goods and services?
- Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) ranks 40th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 44 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Exports of goods and services (current US$). 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.