Benin vs Ethiopia: External balance on goods and services
External balance on goods and services over time
- Benin
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports -286.81 billion constant LCU against -317.30 billion constant LCU in Benin, a difference of 30.49 billion constant LCU.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Ethiopia ahead.
Benin ranks 126th and Ethiopia ranks 124th of 161 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -467.66 billion constant LCU | -252.07 billion constant LCU | 215.59 billion constant LCU | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | -393.66 billion constant LCU | -263.17 billion constant LCU | 130.49 billion constant LCU | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher external balance on goods and services, Benin or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at -286.81 billion constant LCU against -317.30 billion constant LCU in Benin as of 2025.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between Benin and Ethiopia?
- 30.49 billion constant LCU, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Ethiopia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2025.
- How do Benin and Ethiopia rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- Benin ranks 126th and Ethiopia ranks 124th of 161 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as External balance on 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
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. 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.