Exports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Exports of goods and services was 338.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
338.05 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 5.7%
Rank
37th
of 45 groups
All-time high
341.57 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
21.49 billion BoP, current US$
in 1977
Years of data
48
1977–2024
Exports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern is 338.05 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 341.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21.49 billion BoP, current US$, in 1977.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 37th of 45 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 21.49 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 24.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1979 | 32.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.5% |
| 1980 | 44.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.5% |
| 1981 | 37.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1982 | 32.85 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.5% |
| 1983 | 33.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 31.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 30.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 32.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 40.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.4% |
| 1988 | 42.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 43.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 46.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1991 | 44.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 46.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 49.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 52.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1995 | 59.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1996 | 63.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 65.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 60.62 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1999 | 62.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 68.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2001 | 66.88 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 71.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 87.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.3% |
| 2004 | 110.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2005 | 137.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2006 | 165.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2007 | 205.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.2% |
| 2008 | 245.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2009 | 190.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -22.4% |
| 2010 | 245.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2011 | 294.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2012 | 286.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 286.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 277.62 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 222.62 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.8% |
| 2016 | 211.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 239.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 266.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 250.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 212.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.4% |
| 2021 | 293.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.5% |
| 2022 | 341.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 319.68 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 338.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 21.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 32.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 36.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 30.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 44.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 55.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 44.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 65.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 135.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 66.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 245.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 258.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 211.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 294.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 301.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 212.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 341.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 34 Luxembourg 199.76 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 35 Hungary 179.50 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 36 Israel 168.58 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Romania 152.43 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Portugal 144.12 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 39 South Africa 134.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 40 Finland 134.30 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1486 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5957 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,159 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6726 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 6.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 226.14 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1313 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 255.93 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -4.92 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Exports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern was 338.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 341.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for exports of goods and services?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 37th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 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.