Exports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Exports of goods and services was 347.37 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Africa Eastern and Southern recorded 347.37 billion current US$ for exports of goods and services in 2025. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 347.37 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 32.85 billion current US$, in 1985.
That places Africa Eastern and Southern 39th out of 44 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 49.80 billion current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 42.11 billion current US$ | -15.4% |
| 1982 | 36.51 billion current US$ | -13.3% |
| 1983 | 37.30 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 35.24 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 32.85 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1986 | 37.44 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1987 | 46.79 billion current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1988 | 49.12 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 48.59 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 52.05 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 51.06 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 51.76 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 54.34 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 57.54 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 66.42 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1996 | 69.46 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 70.58 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 66.67 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 65.63 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 73.33 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 70.97 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 74.28 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 90.76 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2004 | 113.76 billion current US$ | +25.3% |
| 2005 | 143.01 billion current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2006 | 171.74 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2007 | 213.11 billion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2008 | 253.79 billion current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2009 | 195.63 billion current US$ | -22.9% |
| 2010 | 250.61 billion current US$ | +28.1% |
| 2011 | 297.31 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2012 | 285.62 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 282.69 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 277.07 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 217.54 billion current US$ | -21.5% |
| 2016 | 197.21 billion current US$ | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 233.01 billion current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2018 | 258.93 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 244.12 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 208.28 billion current US$ | -14.7% |
| 2021 | 286.37 billion current US$ | +37.5% |
| 2022 | 331.55 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2023 | 308.46 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 319.67 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2025 | 347.37 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 41.58 billion current US$ | 32.85 billion current US$ | 49.80 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 60.55 billion current US$ | 51.06 billion current US$ | 70.58 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 140.04 billion current US$ | 70.97 billion current US$ | 253.79 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 254.41 billion current US$ | 197.21 billion current US$ | 297.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 300.28 billion current US$ | 208.28 billion current US$ | 347.37 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 36 Hungary 179.03 billion current US$ compare
- 37 Israel 168.32 billion current US$ compare
- 38 Qatar 161.69 billion current US$ compare
- 39 Romania 152.11 billion current US$ compare
- 40 Portugal 151.34 billion current US$ compare
- 41 Finland 134.19 billion current US$ compare
- 42 South Africa 134.18 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 6.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 255.93 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1313 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 226.14 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,159 current US$ per person (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 (constant 2015) 4.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1486 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6726 current US$ per US$ of GDP (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 347.37 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 347.37 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.85 billion current US$ in 1985.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for exports of goods and services?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current US$). 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 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.