Ethiopia vs Sri Lanka: External balance on goods and services
External balance on goods and services over time
- Ethiopia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports -286.81 billion constant LCU against -324.83 billion constant LCU in Sri Lanka, a difference of 38.02 billion constant LCU.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Ethiopia ahead.
Ethiopia ranks 125th and Sri Lanka ranks 128th of 162 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -252.07 billion constant LCU | -905.80 billion constant LCU | 653.73 billion constant LCU | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | -263.17 billion constant LCU | -342.22 billion constant LCU | 79.05 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, Ethiopia or Sri Lanka?
- Ethiopia, at -286.81 billion constant LCU against -324.83 billion constant LCU in Sri Lanka as of 2025.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between Ethiopia and Sri Lanka?
- 38.02 billion constant LCU, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Sri Lanka?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2025.
- How do Ethiopia and Sri Lanka rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- Ethiopia ranks 125th and Sri Lanka ranks 128th of 162 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.