Service exports (BoP, current US$) in Germany
Germany: Service exports (BoP, current US$) was 518.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
518.05 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
4th
of 200 countries
All-time high
518.05 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
5.53 billion BoP, current US$
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Service exports in Germany, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Germany recorded 518.05 billion BoP, current US$ for service exports in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and up 80.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service exports in Germany peaked at 518.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5.53 billion BoP, current US$, in 1971.
That places Germany 4th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service exports (BoP, current US$) in Germany, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.53 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 6.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 8.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.4% |
| 1974 | 9.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1975 | 11.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.6% |
| 1976 | 16.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.1% |
| 1977 | 18.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1978 | 23.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.4% |
| 1979 | 26.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1980 | 31.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1981 | 29.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 30.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 29.25 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 28.33 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 30.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 38.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1987 | 46.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1988 | 47.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 50.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 61.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.3% |
| 1991 | 60.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 65.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1993 | 61.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 62.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 74.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1996 | 75.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 77.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 82.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 80.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 81.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 83.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 99.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2003 | 120.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2004 | 152.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.3% |
| 2005 | 162.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 184.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 214.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2008 | 244.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 226.92 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 235.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 261.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 262.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 283.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 310.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 286.65 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 299.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 328.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 363.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 366.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 333.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 411.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.3% |
| 2022 | 441.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 459.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 485.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2025 | 518.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 518.05 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 24.69 billion BoP, current US$, 21.0× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Germany's 518.05 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.72 billion BoP, current US$, 19.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 26.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 36.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 28.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 50.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 70.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 60.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 82.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 157.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 81.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 244.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 299.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 235.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 366.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 441.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 333.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 518.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 1.24 trillion BoP, current US$ compare
- 2 United Kingdom 719.14 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 3 Ireland 547.96 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 5 France 430.50 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 Singapore 422.35 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 7 India 412.25 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is service exports in Germany?
- Service exports in Germany was 518.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service exports recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 518.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service exports recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.53 billion BoP, current US$ in 1971.
- How does Germany rank for service exports?
- Germany ranks 4th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service exports rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.