Goods exports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): Goods exports was 450.89 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Goods exports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for goods exports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) is 450.89 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods exports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 464.13 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 39.68 billion BoP, current US$, in 1977.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) 27th out of 43 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods exports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 39.68 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 40.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 56.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.3% |
| 1980 | 80.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +42.0% |
| 1981 | 63.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.9% |
| 1982 | 51.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.2% |
| 1983 | 50.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 51.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 50.68 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1986 | 43.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.5% |
| 1987 | 54.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.1% |
| 1988 | 55.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 57.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 67.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1991 | 64.57 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1992 | 65.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 65.22 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 67.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 67.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 74.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 74.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 65.99 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.6% |
| 1999 | 79.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2000 | 96.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2001 | 92.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 94.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 119.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.5% |
| 2004 | 154.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.8% |
| 2005 | 207.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.4% |
| 2006 | 239.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 290.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2008 | 362.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.7% |
| 2009 | 270.38 billion BoP, current US$ | -25.5% |
| 2010 | 356.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.8% |
| 2011 | 435.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2012 | 423.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 425.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 398.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 289.58 billion BoP, current US$ | -27.2% |
| 2016 | 268.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 314.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2018 | 358.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2019 | 349.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 299.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2021 | 403.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.9% |
| 2022 | 464.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2023 | 429.83 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 450.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 45.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 39.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 56.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 55.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 43.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 80.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 69.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 64.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 79.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 192.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 92.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 362.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 362.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 268.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 435.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 409.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 299.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 464.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 24 Thailand 335.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 25 Saudi Arabia 310.96 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 26 Indonesia 280.44 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Turkey 257.45 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 28 Malaysia 248.39 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 29 Sweden 233.08 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 30 Czechia 214.96 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- GDP 2.21 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 25.1% (2025)
- Services, value added 1.11 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 1.15 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 3.9% (2025)
- Services, value added 50.2% (2025)
- Inflation, GDP deflator 4.1% (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 2.07 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 2.01 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic savings 21.77 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods exports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Goods exports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) was 450.89 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods exports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 464.13 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest goods exports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for goods exports?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 27th out of 43 groups with data for 2024.
- Is goods exports rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. 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 Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of goods occur when there are 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. 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.