Service imports in Spain
Spain: Service imports was 126.79 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Service imports in Spain, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for service imports in Spain is 126.79 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.9% on the previous year and up 105.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Spain peaked at 126.79 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.54 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
Spain ranks 19th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Spain, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 2.54 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 2.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1977 | 2.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 3.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1979 | 4.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1980 | 5.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.8% |
| 1981 | 5.71 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 5.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1983 | 5.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1984 | 5.14 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1985 | 5.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 6.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1987 | 9.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.4% |
| 1988 | 11.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1989 | 13.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1990 | 16.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1991 | 17.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1992 | 20.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1993 | 18.90 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1994 | 18.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 22.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1996 | 25.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1997 | 25.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 29.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1999 | 31.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 32.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 34.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 37.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2003 | 46.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2004 | 54.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 59.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 67.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 77.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2008 | 81.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 68.90 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.5% |
| 2010 | 65.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 69.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 61.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2013 | 60.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 66.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 61.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 65.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 71.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 81.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2019 | 85.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 61.43 billion BoP, current US$ | -28.5% |
| 2021 | 77.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2022 | 88.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 94.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2024 | 111.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2025 | 126.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 126.79 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 18.88 billion BoP, current US$, 6.7× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Spain's 126.79 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.48 billion BoP, current US$, 7.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 7.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 31.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 32.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 81.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 60.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 85.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 93.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 61.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 126.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 16 Sweden 144.09 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Luxembourg 132.61 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 18 Saudi Arabia 128.68 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 20 Denmark 125.46 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 21 Australia 115.84 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 22 Brazil 105.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Spain
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.62 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 46.38 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 939.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 28.09 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -34.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0147 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 569.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 19.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Spain?
- Service imports in Spain was 126.79 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 126.79 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.54 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Spain rank for service imports?
- Spain ranks 19th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.