Namibia vs South Africa: External balance on goods and services
External balance on goods and services over time
- Namibia
- South Africa
How they compare
Namibia currently reports -63.31 billion constant LCU against -64.88 billion constant LCU in South Africa, a difference of 1.57 billion constant LCU.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Namibia ahead.
Namibia ranks 106th and South Africa ranks 107th of 161 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Namibia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Namibia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -32.93 billion constant LCU | -38.03 billion constant LCU | 5.10 billion constant LCU | Namibia |
| 2020s | -52.12 billion constant LCU | -38.97 billion constant LCU | 13.15 billion constant LCU | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher external balance on goods and services, Namibia or South Africa?
- Namibia, at -63.31 billion constant LCU against -64.88 billion constant LCU in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between Namibia and South Africa?
- 1.57 billion constant LCU, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2025.
- How do Namibia and South Africa rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- Namibia ranks 106th and South Africa ranks 107th 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.