Share of service in total exports in South Africa
South Africa: Share of service in total exports was 116.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
116.44 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
36th
of 198 countries
All-time high
124.03 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
1.99 billion BoP, current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Share of service in total exports in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of service in total exports in South Africa is 116.44 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 44.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of service in total exports in South Africa peaked at 124.03 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.99 billion BoP, current US$, in 1960.
South Africa ranks 36th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of service in total exports in South Africa, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.99 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 2.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1962 | 2.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1963 | 2.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1964 | 2.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1965 | 2.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1966 | 2.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1967 | 2.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1968 | 3.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1969 | 3.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 3.32 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1971 | 3.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1972 | 4.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1973 | 6.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.3% |
| 1974 | 8.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.2% |
| 1975 | 8.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 8.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 10.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.6% |
| 1978 | 12.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1979 | 17.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.1% |
| 1980 | 26.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.1% |
| 1981 | 21.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.2% |
| 1982 | 17.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.5% |
| 1983 | 18.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1984 | 17.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1985 | 16.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 18.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1987 | 23.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1988 | 24.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 22.68 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 23.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 22.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 24.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 26.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 26.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 29.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1996 | 30.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 31.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 29.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1999 | 28.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 31.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2001 | 31.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 31.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 38.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.8% |
| 2004 | 48.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.6% |
| 2005 | 56.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2006 | 66.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2007 | 78.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2008 | 89.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2009 | 70.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.8% |
| 2010 | 91.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.1% |
| 2011 | 109.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2012 | 100.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 96.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 93.25 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 80.79 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 76.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 87.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 94.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 89.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 85.47 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 121.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +42.6% |
| 2022 | 124.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 112.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.4% |
| 2024 | 111.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 116.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 26.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 31.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 31.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 89.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 92.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 76.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 109.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 85.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 124.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 33 Denmark 172.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 34 Hungary 136.39 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 35 Slovakia 116.63 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Chile 110.36 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Romania 102.37 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 39 Iraq 100.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1387 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 915.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 16,372 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0.7139 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1196 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of service in total exports in South Africa?
- Share of service in total exports in South Africa was 116.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 124.03 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of service in total exports recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.99 billion BoP, current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for share of service in total exports?
- South Africa ranks 36th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of service in total exports rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.