Exports of goods and services in Arab World
Arab World: Exports of goods and services was 5.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Arab World, 2002–2023
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in annual % growth.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in Arab World is 5.1%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 62.5% on the previous year and up 221.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Arab World peaked at 13.9% in 2003 and was at its lowest, -8.9%, in 2011.
That places Arab World 17th out of 34 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Arab World, year by year
| Year | annual % growth | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0.4% | — |
| 2003 | 13.9% | +3057.8% |
| 2004 | 12.3% | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 8.6% | -30.5% |
| 2006 | 7.2% | -16.3% |
| 2007 | 6.0% | -16.0% |
| 2008 | 7.6% | +26.8% |
| 2009 | -5.8% | -176.5% |
| 2010 | 10.6% | -281.9% |
| 2011 | -8.9% | -183.6% |
| 2012 | 8.8% | -198.8% |
| 2013 | 1.6% | -81.9% |
| 2014 | -0.3% | -116.2% |
| 2015 | 1.6% | -710.9% |
| 2016 | 2.3% | +47.1% |
| 2017 | 4.2% | +80.6% |
| 2018 | 4.7% | +12.5% |
| 2019 | -0.7% | -115.5% |
| 2020 | -7.5% | +932.7% |
| 2021 | 4.1% | -153.9% |
| 2022 | 13.6% | +235.5% |
| 2023 | 5.1% | -62.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.3% | -5.8% | 13.9% | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.4% | -8.9% | 10.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.8% | -7.5% | 13.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
More economy & growth data for Arab World
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,308 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0092 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,228 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1627 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 69.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) -0.4924 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0145 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 109.61 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6095 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Arab World?
- Exports of goods and services in Arab World was 5.1% in 2023, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 13.9% in 2003.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.9% in 2011.
- How does Arab World rank for exports of goods and services?
- Arab World ranks 17th out of 34 groups with data for 2023.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports of goods and services (annual % growth). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.