Hungary vs South Africa: External balance on goods and services
External balance on goods and services over time
- Hungary
- South Africa
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 11.05 billion current US$ against 8.16 billion current US$ in South Africa, a difference of 2.89 billion current US$.
That makes Hungary's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
Hungary ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 37th of 193 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -777.07 million current US$ | 3.28 billion current US$ | 4.05 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | -1.28 billion current US$ | 408.99 million current US$ | 1.69 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 7.81 billion current US$ | -618.51 million current US$ | 8.43 billion current US$ | Hungary |
| 2020s | 3.72 billion current US$ | 11.46 billion current US$ | 7.73 billion current US$ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher external balance on goods and services, Hungary or South Africa?
- Hungary, at 11.05 billion current US$ against 8.16 billion current US$ in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between Hungary and South Africa?
- 2.89 billion current US$, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Hungary and South Africa rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- Hungary ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 37th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as External balance on goods and services (current US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.