Share of service in total exports in Netherlands
Netherlands: Share of service in total exports was 693.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of service in total exports in Netherlands, 1967–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of service in total exports in Netherlands is 693.12 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of service in total exports in Netherlands peaked at 740.92 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6.89 billion BoP, current US$, in 1967.
That places Netherlands 7th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of service in total exports in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 6.89 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1968 | 7.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1969 | 9.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 11.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1971 | 12.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1972 | 15.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.4% |
| 1973 | 22.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.6% |
| 1974 | 31.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.5% |
| 1975 | 33.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1976 | 37.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1977 | 41.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1978 | 46.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1979 | 60.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1980 | 69.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1981 | 64.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1982 | 62.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 60.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 61.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 64.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 74.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1987 | 87.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1988 | 98.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1989 | 103.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 123.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1991 | 123.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 129.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 122.03 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1994 | 135.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 189.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +39.2% |
| 1996 | 188.38 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 181.97 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 190.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 190.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 197.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 196.83 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 203.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 256.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.3% |
| 2004 | 323.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2005 | 353.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 401.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 473.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2008 | 537.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2009 | 407.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.3% |
| 2010 | 453.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 531.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 521.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 543.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 545.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 465.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.6% |
| 2016 | 467.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 523.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2018 | 577.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 554.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 528.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 661.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2022 | 740.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2023 | 705.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 693.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.7% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 693.12 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.85 billion BoP, current US$, 14.5× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 693.12 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.85 billion BoP, current US$, 14.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1970s | 31.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 60.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 74.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 60.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 103.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 157.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 122.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 190.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 335.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 196.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 537.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 518.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 453.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 577.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 665.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 528.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 740.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 4 Japan 725.22 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 5 South Korea 718.94 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 France 704.38 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 8 Mexico 665.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 9 Italy 655.32 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 10 Singapore 651.64 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Netherlands
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0141 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,040 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.4115 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0103 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 759.51 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0066 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 487.58 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -2.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of service in total exports in Netherlands?
- Share of service in total exports in Netherlands was 693.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of service in total exports recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 740.92 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of service in total exports recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.89 billion BoP, current US$ in 1967.
- How does Netherlands rank for share of service in total exports?
- Netherlands ranks 7th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of service in total exports rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of service in total exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Services refer to economic output of intangible commodities that may be produced, transferred, and consumed at the same time. The share of services in total exports comes from comparing trade in goods and services at current US dollars.