Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 12.84 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1995–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Least developed countries recorded 12.84 % change on previous year for exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 805.1% on the previous year and up 158.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries peaked at 39.22 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -22.52 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Least developed countries ranks 5th of 44 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | -4.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | -12.12 % change on previous year | +178.6% |
| 1997 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -117.2% |
| 1998 | 0.2996 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 1999 | 5.57 % change on previous year | +1759.6% |
| 2000 | 17.84 % change on previous year | +220.3% |
| 2001 | 0.9962 % change on previous year | -94.4% |
| 2002 | 7.49 % change on previous year | +652.1% |
| 2003 | 12.75 % change on previous year | +70.1% |
| 2004 | 28.2 % change on previous year | +121.2% |
| 2005 | 39.22 % change on previous year | +39.1% |
| 2006 | 24.96 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 2007 | 26.15 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 29.86 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 2009 | -22.52 % change on previous year | -175.4% |
| 2010 | 22.48 % change on previous year | -199.8% |
| 2011 | 21.28 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -94.4% |
| 2013 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +92.4% |
| 2014 | 0.5166 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 2015 | -21.84 % change on previous year | -4327.4% |
| 2016 | -7.79 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 2017 | 14.39 % change on previous year | -284.7% |
| 2018 | 16.39 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2019 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -86.1% |
| 2020 | -11.13 % change on previous year | -588.7% |
| 2021 | 27.98 % change on previous year | -351.5% |
| 2022 | 20.51 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 2023 | -4.49 % change on previous year | -121.9% |
| 2024 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -131.6% |
| 2025 | 12.84 % change on previous year | +805.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.7 % change on previous year | -12.12 % change on previous year | 5.57 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 16.5 % change on previous year | -22.52 % change on previous year | 39.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.12 % change on previous year | -21.84 % change on previous year | 22.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.86 % change on previous year | -11.13 % change on previous year | 27.98 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 2 Eritrea 269.78 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Guam 182.38 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Ethiopia 102.36 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Niger 92.19 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Sudan 85.31 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Gambia 56.93 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Qatar 53.19 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Least developed countries
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 1,468 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.08 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 5.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 954.89 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 6.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8162 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,112 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 13.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1848 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 251.7 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries?
- Exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries was 12.84 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 39.22 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.52 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Least developed countries rank for exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Least developed countries ranks 5th out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Exports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Exports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Exports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.