Exports of goods and services in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): Exports of goods and services was 616.01 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
616.01 billion current US$
Change on year
up 10.5%
Rank
31st
of 44 groups
All-time high
616.01 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
10.97 billion current US$
in 1967
Years of data
59
1967–2025
Exports of goods and services in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), 1967–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, exports of goods and services in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) stood at 616.01 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 59 years on record.
The figure is up 10.5% on the previous year and up 70.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 616.01 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 10.97 billion current US$, in 1967.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) 31st out of 44 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 10.97 billion current US$ | — |
| 1968 | 12.27 billion current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1969 | 12.86 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 13.69 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1971 | 14.50 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1972 | 17.17 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1973 | 22.73 billion current US$ | +32.4% |
| 1974 | 31.47 billion current US$ | +38.4% |
| 1975 | 32.70 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 34.00 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 40.41 billion current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1978 | 46.65 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1979 | 59.11 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1980 | 80.37 billion current US$ | +36.0% |
| 1981 | 68.70 billion current US$ | -14.5% |
| 1982 | 62.03 billion current US$ | -9.7% |
| 1983 | 62.15 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 61.74 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 59.83 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 64.91 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1987 | 76.27 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1988 | 78.43 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 79.47 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 87.33 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1991 | 84.83 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 86.03 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 87.77 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 91.47 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 107.32 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1996 | 114.35 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1997 | 115.21 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 108.95 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1999 | 108.66 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 118.88 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 115.06 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 122.56 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 147.93 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2004 | 185.23 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2005 | 230.72 billion current US$ | +24.6% |
| 2006 | 274.50 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2007 | 335.65 billion current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2008 | 407.16 billion current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2009 | 319.50 billion current US$ | -21.5% |
| 2010 | 402.62 billion current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2011 | 482.83 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2012 | 472.13 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 466.84 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 457.51 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 361.64 billion current US$ | -21.0% |
| 2016 | 334.91 billion current US$ | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 393.31 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2018 | 440.35 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2019 | 424.32 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 366.96 billion current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2021 | 490.51 billion current US$ | +33.7% |
| 2022 | 559.03 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2023 | 527.16 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2024 | 557.48 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2025 | 616.01 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.03 billion current US$ | 10.97 billion current US$ | 12.86 billion current US$ | 3 |
| 1970s | 31.24 billion current US$ | 13.69 billion current US$ | 59.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 69.39 billion current US$ | 59.83 billion current US$ | 80.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 99.19 billion current US$ | 84.83 billion current US$ | 115.21 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 225.72 billion current US$ | 115.06 billion current US$ | 407.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 423.65 billion current US$ | 334.91 billion current US$ | 482.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 519.52 billion current US$ | 366.96 billion current US$ | 616.01 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 28 Sweden 356.10 billion current US$ compare
- 29 Malaysia 335.11 billion current US$ compare
- 30 Indonesia 330.28 billion current US$ compare
- 31 Denmark 324.31 billion current US$ compare
- 32 Austria 316.98 billion current US$ compare
- 33 Czechia 261.77 billion current US$ compare
- 34 Norway 240.82 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5.26 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 246.12 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1471 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 283.73 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1696 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 9.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0012 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Exports of goods and services in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) was 616.01 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 Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 616.01 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.97 billion current US$ in 1967.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for exports of goods and services?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 31st out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD 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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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.