Communications, computer, etc. in Early-demographic dividend
Early-demographic dividend: Communications, computer, etc. was 44.0% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Communications, computer, etc. in Early-demographic dividend, 1977–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2025, communications, computer, etc. in Early-demographic dividend stood at 44.0%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.1% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Early-demographic dividend peaked at 48.3% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 32.4%, in 2003.
That places Early-demographic dividend 4th out of 45 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Communications, computer, etc. in Early-demographic dividend, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 35.5% | — |
| 1978 | 34.1% | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 34.0% | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 34.0% | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 36.3% | +6.6% |
| 1982 | 40.6% | +11.9% |
| 1983 | 41.3% | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 42.0% | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 41.3% | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 41.1% | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 38.1% | -7.3% |
| 1988 | 38.6% | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 40.7% | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 42.2% | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 43.5% | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 41.4% | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 42.1% | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 42.0% | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 40.3% | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 39.5% | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 44.4% | +12.5% |
| 1998 | 40.6% | -8.6% |
| 1999 | 37.0% | -8.9% |
| 2000 | 36.5% | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 34.6% | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 34.9% | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 32.4% | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 35.6% | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 32.4% | -8.9% |
| 2006 | 32.7% | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 32.7% | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 35.0% | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 35.7% | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 34.1% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 35.0% | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 34.8% | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 34.7% | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 34.8% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 36.1% | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 37.3% | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 34.8% | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 34.5% | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 35.3% | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 48.3% | +36.8% |
| 2021 | 45.9% | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 39.8% | -13.3% |
| 2023 | 38.9% | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 38.9% | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 44.0% | +13.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34.5% | 34.0% | 35.5% | 3 |
| 1980s | 39.4% | 34.0% | 42.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.3% | 37.0% | 44.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.3% | 32.4% | 36.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.1% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.6% | 38.9% | 48.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Early-demographic dividend
- 1 Central African Republic 100.0% compare
- 2 Naoero 96.7% compare
- 3 Papua New Guinea 87.6% compare
- 4 Guinea 77.1% compare
- 5 Ireland 76.4% compare
- 6 Philippines 76.4% compare
- 7 Chad 76.1% compare
More economy & growth data for Early-demographic dividend
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.6713 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5751 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 2,626 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7418 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per capita 3,387 current US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,066 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 4,067 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Early-demographic dividend?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Early-demographic dividend was 44.0% in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Early-demographic dividend?
- The highest recorded value was 48.3% in 2020.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Early-demographic dividend?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.4% in 2003.
- How does Early-demographic dividend rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Early-demographic dividend ranks 4th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Early-demographic dividend?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Early-demographic dividend data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.