Service imports in India
India: Service imports was 202.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
202.68 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
11th
of 200 countries
All-time high
202.68 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
1.05 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Service imports in India, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, service imports in India stood at 202.68 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 145.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in India peaked at 202.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.05 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
India ranks 11th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in India, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 1.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1977 | 1.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 1.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1979 | 2.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.3% |
| 1980 | 2.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.6% |
| 1981 | 3.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 3.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 3.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 3.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 3.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 3.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 4.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1988 | 5.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1989 | 5.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1990 | 6.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 5.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 6.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1993 | 6.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 8.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 1995 | 10.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.2% |
| 1996 | 11.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 12.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1998 | 14.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.9% |
| 1999 | 17.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2000 | 19.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 20.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 21.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 24.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2004 | 35.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +42.5% |
| 2005 | 47.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.1% |
| 2006 | 58.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2007 | 70.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2008 | 55.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.8% |
| 2009 | 53.03 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 78.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +48.8% |
| 2011 | 77.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 79.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 78.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 81.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 82.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 95.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2017 | 109.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 124.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2019 | 130.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 116.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2021 | 137.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 176.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2023 | 178.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 196.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2025 | 202.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 202.68 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.40 billion BoP, current US$, 84.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 202.68 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 2.87 billion BoP, current US$, 70.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 4.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 70.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 93.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 77.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 130.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 168.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 116.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 202.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 8 Japan 269.16 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 9 Netherlands 261.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 10 Switzerland 213.90 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 12 South Korea 184.66 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 13 Italy 177.10 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 14 Belgium 174.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for India
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 5.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 35.69 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 24.38 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 39.10 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 44.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0099 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 26.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in India?
- Service imports in India was 202.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 202.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does India rank for service imports?
- India ranks 11th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service imports rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 145.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.