Ethiopia vs United States of America: External balance on goods and services
Ethiopia
-1.04 trillion current LCU
in 2025
United States of America
-898.46 billion current LCU
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
164th
United States of America rank
163rd
External balance on goods and services over time
- Ethiopia
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports -898.46 billion current LCU against -1.04 trillion current LCU in Ethiopia, a difference of 141.89 billion current LCU.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 164th and United States of America ranks 163rd of 193 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -229.85 billion current LCU | -539.99 billion current LCU | 310.13 billion current LCU | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | -547.35 billion current LCU | -818.13 billion current LCU | 270.78 billion current 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 United States of America?
- United States of America, at -898.46 billion current LCU against -1.04 trillion current LCU in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between Ethiopia and United States of America?
- 141.89 billion current LCU, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and United States of America?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Ethiopia and United States of America rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- Ethiopia ranks 164th and United States of America ranks 163rd of 193 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 (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.