Philippines vs Rwanda: External balance on goods and services
External balance on goods and services over time
- Philippines
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports -3.17 trillion current LCU against -3.84 trillion current LCU in Philippines, a difference of 663.16 billion current LCU.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 45 shared years of data; in 1981 it was Philippines ahead.
Philippines ranks 176th and Rwanda ranks 175th of 192 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Philippines averaged higher in 2 and Rwanda in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -4.69 billion current LCU | -22.40 billion current LCU | 17.71 billion current LCU | Philippines |
| 1990s | -93.17 billion current LCU | -87.83 billion current LCU | 5.34 billion current LCU | Rwanda |
| 2000s | -45.73 billion current LCU | -258.43 billion current LCU | 212.70 billion current LCU | Philippines |
| 2010s | -933.56 billion current LCU | -788.97 billion current LCU | 144.60 billion current LCU | Rwanda |
| 2020s | -3.04 trillion current LCU | -2.50 trillion current LCU | 542.84 billion current LCU | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher external balance on goods and services, Philippines or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at -3.17 trillion current LCU against -3.84 trillion current LCU in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between Philippines and Rwanda?
- 663.16 billion current LCU, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Rwanda?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2025.
- How do Philippines and Rwanda rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- Philippines ranks 176th and Rwanda ranks 175th of 192 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.