Bolivia, Plurinational State of vs South Africa: Share of services in total exports
Share of services in total exports over time
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 13.4% against 11.2% in Bolivia, Plurinational State of, a difference of 2.2%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Bolivia, Plurinational State of's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 50 shared years of data; in 1976 it was South Africa ahead.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 157th and South Africa ranks 154th of 198 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Bolivia, Plurinational State of averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.4% | 11.7% | 1.3% | South Africa |
| 1980s | 13.8% | 10.2% | 3.5% | Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
| 1990s | 19.0% | 13.4% | 5.6% | Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
| 2000s | 18.6% | 15.5% | 3.1% | Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
| 2010s | 11.9% | 15.3% | 3.5% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of services in total exports, Bolivia, Plurinational State of or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 13.4% against 11.2% in Bolivia, Plurinational State of as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of services in total exports between Bolivia, Plurinational State of and South Africa?
- 2.2%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia, Plurinational State of and South Africa?
- 50 years are reported by both, from 1976 to 2025.
- How do Bolivia, Plurinational State of and South Africa rank globally for share of services in total exports?
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 157th and South Africa ranks 154th of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of services in total exports. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Services refer to economic output of intangible commodities that may be produced, transferred, and consumed at the same time. The share of services in total exports comes from comparing trade in goods and services at current US dollars.