External balance on goods and services (current US$) (US current) in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: External balance on goods and services (current US$) (US current) was 31.52 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
31.52 billion current US$
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
17th
of 193 countries
All-time high
31.52 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
149.81 million current US$
in 1971
Years of data
56
1970–2025
External balance on goods and services in Luxembourg, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for external balance on goods and services in Luxembourg is 31.52 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 61.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external balance on goods and services in Luxembourg peaked at 31.52 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 149.81 million current US$, in 1971.
Luxembourg ranks 17th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External balance on goods and services (current US$) (US current) in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 273.18 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 149.81 million current US$ | -45.2% |
| 1972 | 222.95 million current US$ | +48.8% |
| 1973 | 479.77 million current US$ | +115.2% |
| 1974 | 868.96 million current US$ | +81.1% |
| 1975 | 335.66 million current US$ | -61.4% |
| 1976 | 405.47 million current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1977 | 383.32 million current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1978 | 348.28 million current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1979 | 572.66 million current US$ | +64.4% |
| 1980 | 344.65 million current US$ | -39.8% |
| 1981 | 179.52 million current US$ | -47.9% |
| 1982 | 224.78 million current US$ | +25.2% |
| 1983 | 302.46 million current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1984 | 394.62 million current US$ | +30.5% |
| 1985 | 574.53 million current US$ | +45.6% |
| 1986 | 801.84 million current US$ | +39.6% |
| 1987 | 625.16 million current US$ | -22.0% |
| 1988 | 862.13 million current US$ | +37.9% |
| 1989 | 1.27 billion current US$ | +46.9% |
| 1990 | 1.48 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1991 | 1.46 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +55.8% |
| 1993 | 2.60 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1994 | 3.27 billion current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1995 | 4.05 billion current US$ | +23.7% |
| 1996 | 4.25 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 3.98 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 3.79 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 4.37 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2000 | 4.86 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2001 | 4.63 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 5.21 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2003 | 6.15 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 7.80 billion current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 8.88 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2006 | 12.70 billion current US$ | +43.0% |
| 2007 | 16.34 billion current US$ | +28.6% |
| 2008 | 18.11 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2009 | 17.60 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 17.85 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 18.67 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 18.31 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 21.02 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2014 | 22.11 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 19.55 billion current US$ | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 21.00 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 20.83 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 23.15 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 21.31 billion current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 24.53 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2021 | 29.14 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2022 | 26.21 billion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 28.58 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2024 | 29.66 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 31.52 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 31.52 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.43 billion current US$, 9.2× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 31.52 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -50.32 million current US$. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 404.00 million current US$ | 149.81 million current US$ | 868.96 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 557.61 million current US$ | 179.52 million current US$ | 1.27 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.15 billion current US$ | 1.46 billion current US$ | 4.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.23 billion current US$ | 4.63 billion current US$ | 18.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.38 billion current US$ | 17.85 billion current US$ | 23.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.27 billion current US$ | 24.53 billion current US$ | 31.52 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
More economy & growth data for Luxembourg
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.47 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0207 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 3,041 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.1234 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0151 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 2,220 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0133 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external balance on goods and services in Luxembourg?
- External balance on goods and services in Luxembourg was 31.52 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 31.52 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 149.81 million current US$ in 1971.
- How does Luxembourg rank for external balance on goods and services?
- Luxembourg ranks 17th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is external balance on goods and services rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of External balance on goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. 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.