Service imports in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Service imports was 75.14 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
75.14 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 2.6%
Rank
40th
of 45 groups
All-time high
76.66 billion BoP, current US$
in 2014
All-time low
6.37 billion BoP, current US$
in 1985
Years of data
40
1985–2024
Service imports in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1985–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Africa Eastern and Southern recorded 75.14 billion BoP, current US$ for service imports in 2024.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 76.66 billion BoP, current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 6.37 billion BoP, current US$, in 1985.
That places Africa Eastern and Southern 40th out of 45 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 6.37 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 6.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 7.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1988 | 8.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1989 | 9.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 11.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1991 | 11.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 12.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 12.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 13.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 16.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1996 | 16.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 17.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 17.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 16.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 16.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 16.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 17.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 20.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2004 | 26.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2005 | 32.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2006 | 36.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2007 | 47.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.0% |
| 2008 | 61.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 2009 | 55.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2010 | 63.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2011 | 74.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2012 | 72.16 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 72.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 76.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 65.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 58.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2017 | 61.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 63.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 59.47 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 48.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.1% |
| 2021 | 56.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2022 | 73.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2023 | 73.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 75.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 14.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 61.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 66.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 58.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 76.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 48.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 75.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
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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 imports in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Service imports in Africa Eastern and Southern was 75.14 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 imports recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 76.66 billion BoP, current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.37 billion BoP, current US$ in 1985.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for service imports?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 40th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. 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 imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to 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.