Service exports in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Service exports was 59.17 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
59.17 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 11.0%
Rank
36th
of 43 groups
All-time high
59.17 billion BoP, current US$
in 2024
All-time low
2.43 billion BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Service exports in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, service exports in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 59.17 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.0% on the previous year and up 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service exports in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 59.17 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.43 billion BoP, current US$, in 1976.
That places Africa Eastern and Southern 36th out of 43 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service exports in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2.43 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 2.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1978 | 3.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1979 | 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1980 | 4.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 1981 | 5.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1982 | 4.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 4.33 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.8% |
| 1984 | 4.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 4.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 4.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 4.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1988 | 5.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1989 | 6.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1990 | 7.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1991 | 6.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 7.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 7.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 8.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 10.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1996 | 11.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 11.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 12.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 12.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 11.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2001 | 11.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 11.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 16.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.2% |
| 2004 | 19.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2005 | 22.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2006 | 26.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2007 | 30.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 31.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 29.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 34.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2011 | 39.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2012 | 42.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 42.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 44.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 41.90 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 40.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 44.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 48.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 48.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 29.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -38.1% |
| 2021 | 35.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2022 | 49.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.9% |
| 2023 | 53.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2024 | 59.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 4.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 31.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 48.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 29.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 59.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 33 Malaysia 53.40 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 34 Philippines 51.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 35 Romania 50.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 36 Czechia 47.54 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Russia 46.27 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Finland 43.65 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 39 Hungary 43.11 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Industry (including construction), value added 3.8% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 159.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.9% (2025)
- Trade in services 10.8% (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added 110.62 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 9.5% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 356.28 billion current US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 281.69 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 50.5% (2025)
- Services, value added 3.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service exports in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Service exports in Africa Eastern and Southern was 59.17 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service exports recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 59.17 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest service exports recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.43 billion BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for service exports?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 36th out of 43 groups with data for 2024.
- Is service exports rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of services are 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.