Saudi Arabia vs South Asia: Exports of goods and services
Exports of goods and services over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Asia
How they compare
South Asia currently reports 963.11 billion current US$ against 379.82 billion current US$ in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 583.29 billion current US$.
That makes South Asia's figure about 2.5 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 58 shared years of data; in 1968 it was South Asia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 27th and South Asia ranks 27th of 193 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 3 and South Asia in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.08 billion current US$ | 3.28 billion current US$ | 1.20 billion current US$ | South Asia |
| 1970s | 27.21 billion current US$ | 7.24 billion current US$ | 19.97 billion current US$ | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 52.96 billion current US$ | 17.29 billion current US$ | 35.68 billion current US$ | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 52.49 billion current US$ | 44.93 billion current US$ | 7.56 billion current US$ | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 165.09 billion current US$ | 180.92 billion current US$ | 15.83 billion current US$ | South Asia |
| 2010s | 303.97 billion current US$ | 520.50 billion current US$ | 216.53 billion current US$ | South Asia |
| 2020s | 339.73 billion current US$ | 816.87 billion current US$ | 477.13 billion current US$ | South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exports of goods and services, Saudi Arabia or South Asia?
- South Asia, at 963.11 billion current US$ against 379.82 billion current US$ in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in exports of goods and services between Saudi Arabia and South Asia?
- 583.29 billion current US$, with South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Asia?
- 58 years are reported by both, from 1968 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Asia rank globally for exports of goods and services?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 27th and South Asia ranks 27th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Exports of goods and services (current US$). 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.