Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate was 6.56 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, services, value added (current us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries stood at 6.56 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 7.1% on the previous year and up 422.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, services, value added (current us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries peaked at 23.63 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -23.75 % change on previous year, in 1992.
That places Least developed countries 30th out of 47 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -23.75 % change on previous year | -328.6% |
| 1993 | 6.31 % change on previous year | -126.6% |
| 1994 | 5.1 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 1995 | -0.605 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 1996 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -1061.8% |
| 1997 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 1998 | 5.83 % change on previous year | +46.7% |
| 1999 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2000 | 16.31 % change on previous year | +603.7% |
| 2001 | -3.27 % change on previous year | -120.1% |
| 2002 | 6.02 % change on previous year | -284.2% |
| 2003 | 12.6 % change on previous year | +109.1% |
| 2004 | 13.86 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 14.77 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 16.18 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 14.38 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2008 | 23.63 % change on previous year | +64.3% |
| 2009 | 8.41 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 2010 | 15.47 % change on previous year | +84.0% |
| 2011 | 12.28 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2012 | 4.7 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 2013 | 12.13 % change on previous year | +158.3% |
| 2014 | 8.85 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 2015 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -123.0% |
| 2016 | -0.5561 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2017 | 9 % change on previous year | -1718.3% |
| 2018 | 6.19 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 2019 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 2020 | 0.6708 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 2021 | 8.37 % change on previous year | +1147.9% |
| 2022 | 12.91 % change on previous year | +54.2% |
| 2023 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -115.9% |
| 2024 | 7.07 % change on previous year | -443.3% |
| 2025 | 6.56 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.71 % change on previous year | -23.75 % change on previous year | 10.39 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 12.29 % change on previous year | -3.27 % change on previous year | 23.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.08 % change on previous year | -2.04 % change on previous year | 15.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.59 % change on previous year | -2.06 % change on previous year | 12.91 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 27 Albania 15.34 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Georgia 15.08 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Bulgaria 14.56 % change on previous year compare
- 30 San Marino 14.32 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Malaysia 14.14 % change on previous year compare
- 32 North Macedonia 14.09 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Poland 13.96 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Least developed countries
- Gross capital formation 25.4% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 403.58 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 1.5% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 25.1% (2025)
- Gross capital formation 420.55 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross capital formation 407.90 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross capital formation 2.9% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 6.4% (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -6.8% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 28.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is services, value added (current us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries?
- Services, value added (current us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries was 6.56 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest services, value added (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 23.63 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest services, value added (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.75 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Least developed countries rank for services, value added (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Least developed countries ranks 30th out of 47 groups with data for 2025.
- Is services, value added (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 422.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Services, value added (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Services, value added Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Services, value added (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.