Philippines vs Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): Imports of goods and services
Imports of goods and services over time
- Philippines
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) currently reports 616.44 billion current US$ against 196.02 billion current US$ in Philippines, a difference of 420.43 billion current US$.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)'s figure about 3.1 times Philippines's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 34th and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 33rd of 193 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.35 billion current US$ | 65.64 billion current US$ | 58.29 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 1990s | 24.08 billion current US$ | 95.47 billion current US$ | 71.39 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2000s | 45.71 billion current US$ | 217.81 billion current US$ | 172.09 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2010s | 103.13 billion current US$ | 446.91 billion current US$ | 343.78 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2020s | 167.59 billion current US$ | 528.57 billion current US$ | 360.98 billion current 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, Philippines or Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), at 616.44 billion current US$ against 196.02 billion current US$ in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in imports of goods and services between Philippines and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- 420.43 billion current US$, with Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2025.
- How do Philippines and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank globally for imports of goods and services?
- Philippines ranks 34th and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 33rd of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.