Service imports in South Asia
South Asia: Service imports was 225.55 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
225.55 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 4.0%
Rank
25th
of 45 groups
All-time high
225.55 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
1.34 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Service imports in South Asia, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, service imports in South Asia stood at 225.55 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 133.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in South Asia peaked at 225.55 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.34 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places South Asia 25th out of 45 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in South Asia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.34 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 1.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 2.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1979 | 2.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.9% |
| 1980 | 3.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +39.7% |
| 1981 | 4.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 4.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 4.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 4.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 4.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 5.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 5.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1988 | 6.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1989 | 7.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1990 | 7.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 7.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 8.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1993 | 8.62 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 10.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1995 | 13.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1996 | 13.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 15.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1998 | 17.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1999 | 20.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2000 | 22.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 23.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 24.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 28.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2004 | 39.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +39.0% |
| 2005 | 52.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.2% |
| 2006 | 64.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2007 | 77.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2008 | 63.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.2% |
| 2009 | 60.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 87.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.8% |
| 2011 | 88.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 89.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 90.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 94.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 96.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 110.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 125.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 2018 | 141.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2019 | 147.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 128.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.3% |
| 2021 | 152.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 193.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.6% |
| 2023 | 194.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 216.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2025 | 225.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 5.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 77.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 107.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 87.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 147.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 185.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 128.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 225.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 22 Brazil 105.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 23 Austria 98.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 24 Russian Federation 94.84 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 25 Hong Kong, China 90.01 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 26 Poland 86.50 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Thailand 77.19 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 28 Mexico 75.42 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 imports in South Asia?
- Service imports in South Asia was 225.55 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 225.55 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.34 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does South Asia rank for service imports?
- South Asia ranks 25th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is service imports rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.2%. 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 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.