Service imports in Tonga
Tonga: Service imports was 161.06 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
161.06 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
188th
of 200 countries
All-time high
161.06 million BoP, current US$
in 2024
All-time low
912,800 BoP, current US$
in 1971
Years of data
48
1971–2024
Service imports in Tonga, 1971–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for service imports in Tonga is 161.06 million BoP, current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 145.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Tonga peaked at 161.06 million BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 912,800 BoP, current US$, in 1971.
Tonga ranks 188th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Tonga, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 912,800 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 1.36 million BoP, current US$ | +48.9% |
| 1973 | 1.37 million BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1974 | 1.97 million BoP, current US$ | +44.6% |
| 1975 | 4.13 million BoP, current US$ | +109.0% |
| 1976 | 3.02 million BoP, current US$ | -26.9% |
| 1977 | 3.79 million BoP, current US$ | +25.6% |
| 1978 | 4.89 million BoP, current US$ | +28.9% |
| 1979 | 3.87 million BoP, current US$ | -20.7% |
| 1980 | 4.95 million BoP, current US$ | +27.7% |
| 1981 | 5.18 million BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1982 | 5.31 million BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 9.45 million BoP, current US$ | +77.9% |
| 1984 | 10.88 million BoP, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1985 | 14.65 million BoP, current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1986 | 16.33 million BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 16.49 million BoP, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 23.89 million BoP, current US$ | +44.9% |
| 1989 | 22.70 million BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1990 | 21.96 million BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 23.74 million BoP, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1992 | 22.84 million BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 19.09 million BoP, current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1994 | 23.52 million BoP, current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2001 | 27.36 million BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2002 | 29.11 million BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 36.41 million BoP, current US$ | +25.1% |
| 2004 | 34.03 million BoP, current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 40.83 million BoP, current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 34.38 million BoP, current US$ | -15.8% |
| 2007 | 46.34 million BoP, current US$ | +34.8% |
| 2008 | 50.10 million BoP, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 54.04 million BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 47.92 million BoP, current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2011 | 56.17 million BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2012 | 81.99 million BoP, current US$ | +46.0% |
| 2013 | 93.39 million BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2014 | 65.62 million BoP, current US$ | -29.7% |
| 2015 | 54.55 million BoP, current US$ | -16.9% |
| 2016 | 73.59 million BoP, current US$ | +34.9% |
| 2017 | 96.95 million BoP, current US$ | +31.7% |
| 2018 | 103.46 million BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 111.67 million BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 105.56 million BoP, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 83.66 million BoP, current US$ | -20.7% |
| 2022 | 112.97 million BoP, current US$ | +35.0% |
| 2023 | 149.87 million BoP, current US$ | +32.7% |
| 2024 | 161.06 million BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 161.06 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.94 billion BoP, current US$, 4% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 161.06 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.40 billion BoP, current US$, 7% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.81 million BoP, current US$ | 912,800 BoP, current US$ | 4.89 million BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 12.98 million BoP, current US$ | 4.95 million BoP, current US$ | 23.89 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.23 million BoP, current US$ | 19.09 million BoP, current US$ | 23.74 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 39.18 million BoP, current US$ | 27.36 million BoP, current US$ | 54.04 million BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 78.53 million BoP, current US$ | 47.92 million BoP, current US$ | 111.67 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 122.62 million BoP, current US$ | 83.66 million BoP, current US$ | 161.06 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 185 Chad 199.41 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 186 Guinea-Bissau 198.43 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 187 Equatorial Guinea 184.58 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 189 Gambia 160.90 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 190 Central African Republic 113.83 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 191 Kiribati 110.34 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Tonga
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.3875 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.25 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 12.03 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -12.08 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -560.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0187 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -115.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 9.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Tonga?
- Service imports in Tonga was 161.06 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 161.06 million BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 912,800 BoP, current US$ in 1971.
- How does Tonga rank for service imports?
- Tonga ranks 188th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 145.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.