Exports of goods and services (current US$) in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Exports of goods and services (current US$) was 358.16 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Least developed countries, 1994–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Least developed countries recorded 358.16 billion current US$ for exports of goods and services in 2025. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.8% on the previous year and up 88.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Least developed countries peaked at 358.16 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 35.71 billion current US$, in 1996.
That places Least developed countries 38th out of 44 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current US$) in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 42.48 billion current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 40.63 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 35.71 billion current US$ | -12.1% |
| 1997 | 36.45 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 36.56 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 38.60 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 45.48 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2001 | 45.94 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 49.38 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 55.67 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 71.37 billion current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2005 | 99.37 billion current US$ | +39.2% |
| 2006 | 124.17 billion current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2007 | 156.64 billion current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2008 | 203.42 billion current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2009 | 157.61 billion current US$ | -22.5% |
| 2010 | 193.04 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2011 | 234.12 billion current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2012 | 236.91 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 242.34 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 243.59 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 190.39 billion current US$ | -21.8% |
| 2016 | 175.55 billion current US$ | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 200.82 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2018 | 233.72 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2019 | 239.04 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 212.44 billion current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2021 | 271.89 billion current US$ | +28.0% |
| 2022 | 327.66 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2023 | 312.95 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 317.39 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 358.16 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.40 billion current US$ | 35.71 billion current US$ | 42.48 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 100.91 billion current US$ | 45.48 billion current US$ | 203.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 218.95 billion current US$ | 175.55 billion current US$ | 243.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 300.08 billion current US$ | 212.44 billion current US$ | 358.16 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 35 Luxembourg 192.73 billion current US$ compare
- 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
More economy & growth data for Least developed countries
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 10.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.7176 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 5.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 116.01 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.0852 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 5.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 141.86 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1042 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.2287 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Least developed countries?
- Exports of goods and services in Least developed countries was 358.16 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 Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 358.16 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.71 billion current US$ in 1996.
- How does Least developed countries rank for exports of goods and services?
- Least developed countries ranks 38th out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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.