Pacific island small states vs South Africa: Exports of goods and services
Exports of goods and services over time
- Pacific island small states
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 134.18 billion current US$ against 5.11 billion current US$ in Pacific island small states, a difference of 129.07 billion current US$.
That makes South Africa's figure about 26.2 times Pacific island small states's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Pacific island small states ranks 44th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 44 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pacific island small states | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 856.09 million current US$ | 22.85 billion current US$ | 21.99 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 1990s | 1.57 billion current US$ | 31.52 billion current US$ | 29.95 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | 2.13 billion current US$ | 63.97 billion current US$ | 61.84 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 4.02 billion current US$ | 108.56 billion current US$ | 104.54 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3.68 billion current US$ | 123.06 billion current US$ | 119.38 billion current US$ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exports of goods and services, Pacific island small states or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 134.18 billion current US$ against 5.11 billion current US$ in Pacific island small states as of 2025.
- What is the difference in exports of goods and services between Pacific island small states and South Africa?
- 129.07 billion current US$, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pacific island small states and South Africa?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Pacific island small states and South Africa rank globally for exports of goods and services?
- Pacific island small states ranks 44th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 44 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Exports of goods and services (current US$). 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.