Service exports in South Asia
South Asia: Service exports was 436.23 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
436.23 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 10.0%
Rank
19th
of 43 groups
All-time high
436.23 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
1.02 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Service exports in South Asia, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, service exports in South Asia stood at 436.23 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.0% on the previous year and up 156.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service exports in South Asia peaked at 436.23 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.02 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
South Asia ranks 19th of 43 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service exports in South Asia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 1.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.4% |
| 1977 | 1.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1978 | 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1979 | 2.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1980 | 3.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.2% |
| 1981 | 3.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1982 | 3.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 4.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1984 | 3.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1985 | 4.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1986 | 3.99 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 4.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 4.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1989 | 5.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 5.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1991 | 6.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1992 | 6.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 6.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 8.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1995 | 9.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1996 | 9.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 11.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1998 | 14.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1999 | 17.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2000 | 19.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2001 | 20.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 22.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2003 | 27.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2004 | 41.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +53.3% |
| 2005 | 55.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.0% |
| 2006 | 73.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.7% |
| 2007 | 92.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.4% |
| 2008 | 112.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2009 | 99.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2010 | 124.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2011 | 147.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 155.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 160.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 170.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 170.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 176.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 201.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 223.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 233.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 214.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 255.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2022 | 326.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.0% |
| 2023 | 355.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 396.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2025 | 436.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 4.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 112.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 176.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 124.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 233.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 330.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 214.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 436.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 16 Belgium 159.87 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Republic of Korea 150.14 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 18 Sweden 131.88 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 19 Poland 130.95 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 20 Denmark 128.90 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 21 Türkiye 117.19 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 22 Hong Kong, China 108.59 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia
- External balance on goods and services -2.4% (2025)
- Gross capital formation 1.35 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross capital formation 5.8% (2025)
- Gross capital formation 33.8% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 1.07 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Trade in services 14.5% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 6.5% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 23.5% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 686.25 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 656.60 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service exports in South Asia?
- Service exports in South Asia was 436.23 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 436.23 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service exports recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does South Asia rank for service exports?
- South Asia ranks 19th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is service exports rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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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About this data
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.