Netherlands vs Singapore: External balance on goods and services
External balance on goods and services over time
- Netherlands
- Singapore
How they compare
Singapore currently reports 169.69 billion constant LCU against 99.59 billion constant LCU in Netherlands, a difference of 70.09 billion constant LCU.
That makes Singapore's figure about 1.7 times Netherlands's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Singapore has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 21st and Singapore ranks 18th of 161 countries.
Singapore has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 82.63 billion constant LCU | 122.21 billion constant LCU | 39.58 billion constant LCU | Singapore |
| 2020s | 94.37 billion constant LCU | 156.66 billion constant LCU | 62.29 billion constant LCU | Singapore |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher external balance on goods and services, Netherlands or Singapore?
- Singapore, at 169.69 billion constant LCU against 99.59 billion constant LCU in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between Netherlands and Singapore?
- 70.09 billion constant LCU, with Singapore ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Singapore?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2025.
- How do Netherlands and Singapore rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- Netherlands ranks 21st and Singapore ranks 18th 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.