ICT service exports in North America
North America: ICT service exports was 127.02 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
127.02 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 10.2%
Rank
16th
of 45 groups
All-time high
127.02 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
1.09 billion BoP, current US$
in 1981
Years of data
45
1981–2025
ICT service exports in North America, 1981–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, ict service exports in North America stood at 127.02 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
The figure is up 10.2% on the previous year and up 160.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ict service exports in North America peaked at 127.02 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.09 billion BoP, current US$, in 1981.
That places North America 16th out of 45 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
ICT service exports in North America, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1.09 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 1.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.5% |
| 1983 | 1.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 1.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1985 | 1.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1986 | 3.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +102.6% |
| 1987 | 3.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 4.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1989 | 5.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 5.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1991 | 6.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.6% |
| 1992 | 5.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.0% |
| 1993 | 6.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 6.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1995 | 7.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 8.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 9.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1998 | 12.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1999 | 15.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.8% |
| 2000 | 16.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 16.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 16.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 18.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2004 | 19.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 20.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 23.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 27.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2008 | 31.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2009 | 32.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 35.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 39.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 44.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 45.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 47.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 48.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 50.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 55.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 60.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 73.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.8% |
| 2020 | 74.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 83.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 92.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2023 | 103.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2024 | 115.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2025 | 127.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 8.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 32.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 35.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 73.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 99.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 74.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 127.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near North America
- 13 Switzerland 25.07 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 14 Canada 24.75 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 15 Belgium 23.77 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Poland 22.11 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Republic of Korea 18.72 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 18 Japan 14.74 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 19 Finland 14.31 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for North America
- Imports of goods and services 4.34 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 21.5% (2024)
- Gross capital formation 6.84 trillion current US$ (2024)
- Gross capital formation 5.52 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Gross capital formation 3.2% (2024)
- Trade in services 7.5% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 4.86 trillion current US$ (2024)
- External balance on goods and services -2.8% (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added 2.69 trillion current US$ (2021)
- Trade 28.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ict service exports in North America?
- Ict service exports in North America was 127.02 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest ict service exports recorded in North America?
- The highest recorded value was 127.02 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest ict service exports recorded in North America?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.09 billion BoP, current US$ in 1981.
- How does North America rank for ict service exports?
- North America ranks 16th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is ict service exports rising or falling in North America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North America data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of ICT service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Information and communication technology service exports include computer and communications services (telecommunications and postal and courier services) and information services (computer data and news-related service transactions). Data are in current U.S. dollars.