Service imports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): Service imports was 138.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
138.68 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 2.0%
Rank
31st
of 45 groups
All-time high
138.68 billion BoP, current US$
in 2024
All-time low
12.24 billion BoP, current US$
in 1978
Years of data
47
1978–2024
Service imports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), 1978–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, service imports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) stood at 138.68 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 138.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 12.24 billion BoP, current US$, in 1978.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) 31st out of 45 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 12.24 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 13.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1980 | 19.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.6% |
| 1981 | 20.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 17.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1983 | 15.25 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.7% |
| 1984 | 13.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1985 | 13.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1986 | 13.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 14.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1988 | 15.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1989 | 17.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1990 | 20.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1991 | 21.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 21.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 22.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 23.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 24.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 25.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 25.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 25.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 27.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 27.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 29.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 30.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 35.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2004 | 43.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2005 | 51.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2006 | 66.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2007 | 84.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.0% |
| 2008 | 108.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.6% |
| 2009 | 95.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 106.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 124.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2012 | 122.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 124.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 132.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 114.28 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2016 | 97.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2017 | 110.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 2018 | 128.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 137.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 104.57 billion BoP, current US$ | -23.8% |
| 2021 | 111.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 132.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2023 | 135.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 138.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 15.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 27.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 27.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 108.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 119.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 97.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 137.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 124.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 104.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 138.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 28 Mexico 75.42 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 29 Norway 73.87 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 30 Indonesia 62.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 31 Malaysia 56.37 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 32 Turkey 55.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 33 Israel 53.17 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 34 Finland 48.94 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- GDP growth 4.1% (2025)
- Services, value added 1.15 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 3.9% (2025)
- Services, value added 50.2% (2025)
- Inflation, GDP deflator 4.1% (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 2.07 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 2.01 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP 2.21 trillion current US$ (2025)
- GDP 2.13 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method 2.13 trillion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Service imports in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) was 138.68 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 Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 138.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 1978.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for service imports?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 31st out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) 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.