Service imports in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Service imports was 65.25 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
65.25 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 1.2%
Rank
42nd
of 45 groups
All-time high
81.95 billion BoP, current US$
in 2019
All-time low
6.67 billion BoP, current US$
in 1984
Years of data
48
1977–2024
Service imports in Africa Western and Central, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, service imports in Africa Western and Central stood at 65.25 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Africa Western and Central peaked at 81.95 billion BoP, current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 6.67 billion BoP, current US$, in 1984.
That places Africa Western and Central 42nd out of 45 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 7.28 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 6.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1979 | 7.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1980 | 11.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.3% |
| 1981 | 11.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 9.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.7% |
| 1983 | 7.79 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.4% |
| 1984 | 6.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1985 | 7.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 6.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1987 | 6.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 6.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 7.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1990 | 9.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1991 | 9.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 8.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1993 | 9.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 9.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 7.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.7% |
| 1996 | 8.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1997 | 8.25 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1998 | 8.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 11.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.9% |
| 2000 | 10.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 12.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2002 | 13.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 15.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2004 | 17.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 19.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2006 | 29.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +55.3% |
| 2007 | 37.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.4% |
| 2008 | 47.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2009 | 40.89 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.8% |
| 2010 | 44.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 50.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2012 | 50.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 52.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 56.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 49.71 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 40.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.5% |
| 2017 | 51.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.7% |
| 2018 | 67.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.1% |
| 2019 | 81.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2020 | 58.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -28.6% |
| 2021 | 56.32 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 60.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 64.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 65.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 8.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 47.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 40.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 81.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 56.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 65.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 39 Qatar 31.35 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 40 Greece 31.14 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 41 Iraq 30.22 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 42 Hungary 29.85 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 43 Egypt 29.61 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 44 Kuwait 29.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 45 Argentina 29.27 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Western and Central
- GDP per capita growth 2.2% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 9.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,600 current US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 92.31 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 84.38 billion current US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,860 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.8% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 220.68 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 1,536 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 1,563 current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Africa Western and Central?
- Service imports in Africa Western and Central was 65.25 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 Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 81.95 billion BoP, current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 1984.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for service imports?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 42nd out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central 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.