Saudi Arabia vs Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): Imports of goods and services
Imports of goods and services over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) currently reports 556.33 billion constant 2015 US$ against 287.13 billion constant 2015 US$ in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 269.20 billion constant 2015 US$.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)'s figure about 1.9 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 26th and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 26th of 172 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 113.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | 314.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | 200.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2010s | 220.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | 423.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | 203.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2020s | 236.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | 497.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | 260.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher imports of goods and services, Saudi Arabia or Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), at 556.33 billion constant 2015 US$ against 287.13 billion constant 2015 US$ in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in imports of goods and services between Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- 269.20 billion constant 2015 US$, with Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank globally for imports of goods and services?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 26th and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 26th of 172 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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 is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.