Service imports (BoP, current US$) in Arab World
Arab World: Service imports (BoP, current US$) was 498.63 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
498.63 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 3.7%
Rank
20th
of 47 groups
All-time high
498.63 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
72.02 billion BoP, current US$
in 1994
Years of data
34
1992–2025
Service imports in Arab World, 1992–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for service imports in Arab World is 498.63 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Arab World peaked at 498.63 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 72.02 billion BoP, current US$, in 1994.
That places Arab World 20th out of 47 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports (BoP, current US$) in Arab World, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 96.58 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 83.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.9% |
| 1994 | 72.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1995 | 74.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 84.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1997 | 91.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1998 | 75.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.0% |
| 1999 | 79.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 93.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2001 | 83.57 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2002 | 87.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 98.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 119.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2005 | 150.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.8% |
| 2006 | 181.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2007 | 218.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2008 | 268.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2009 | 272.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 288.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 298.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 318.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 341.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 395.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2015 | 363.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 336.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 362.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 393.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 400.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 302.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.3% |
| 2021 | 333.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2022 | 413.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2023 | 457.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2024 | 480.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2025 | 498.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 82.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 72.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 96.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 157.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 83.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 272.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 349.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 288.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 400.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 414.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 302.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 498.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
- 17 Sweden 144.10 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 18 Denmark 129.84 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 19 Saudi Arabia 128.68 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 20 Spain 127.09 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 21 Australia 116.08 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 22 Brazil 105.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 23 Austria 98.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Arab World
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1733 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 5.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4,029 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.5341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,228 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1627 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) -0.4924 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,308 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0092 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Arab World?
- Service imports in Arab World was 498.63 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 imports recorded in Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 498.63 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.02 billion BoP, current US$ in 1994.
- How does Arab World rank for service imports?
- Arab World ranks 20th out of 47 groups with data for 2025.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World 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.