Indonesia vs Vietnam: External balance on goods and services (current LCU)
External balance on goods and services (current LCU) over time
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 790.38 trillion current LCU against 548.34 trillion current LCU in Indonesia, a difference of 242.05 trillion current LCU.
That makes Vietnam's figure about 1.4 times Indonesia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1986 it was Indonesia ahead.
Indonesia ranks 2nd and Vietnam ranks 1st of 193 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Indonesia averaged higher in 3 and Vietnam in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.97 trillion current LCU | -1.22 trillion current LCU | 4.19 trillion current LCU | Indonesia |
| 1990s | 20.11 trillion current LCU | -15.55 trillion current LCU | 35.66 trillion current LCU | Indonesia |
| 2000s | 131.71 trillion current LCU | -84.98 trillion current LCU | 216.69 trillion current LCU | Indonesia |
| 2010s | 18.03 trillion current LCU | 129.74 trillion current LCU | 111.72 trillion current LCU | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 466.73 trillion current LCU | 548.80 trillion current LCU | 82.07 trillion current LCU | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher external balance on goods and services, Indonesia or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 790.38 trillion current LCU against 548.34 trillion current LCU in Indonesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between Indonesia and Vietnam?
- 242.05 trillion current LCU, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Vietnam?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1986 to 2025.
- How do Indonesia and Vietnam rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- Indonesia ranks 2nd and Vietnam ranks 1st 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.