Share of service in total exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Share of service in total exports was 506.23 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
506.23 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
14th
of 198 countries
All-time high
552.49 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
19.51 billion BoP, current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Share of service in total exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1970–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of service in total exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 506.23 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of service in total exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 552.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 19.51 billion BoP, current US$, in 1970.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 14th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of service in total exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 19.51 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 21.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1972 | 23.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1973 | 29.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1974 | 38.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.9% |
| 1975 | 42.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1976 | 45.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 55.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 1978 | 67.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 1979 | 86.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.2% |
| 1980 | 109.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.4% |
| 1981 | 102.16 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1982 | 96.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 91.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 93.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 100.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 106.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 130.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.6% |
| 1988 | 143.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1989 | 151.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 182.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1991 | 183.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 189.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 183.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 207.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 242.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1996 | 261.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1997 | 281.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 271.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 269.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 282.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 274.57 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 281.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 307.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2004 | 349.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2005 | 385.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 452.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2007 | 446.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 469.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 356.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.0% |
| 2010 | 411.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 484.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 471.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 468.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 475.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 429.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 404.57 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 437.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 472.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 470.25 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 402.88 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.3% |
| 2021 | 472.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2022 | 552.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2023 | 518.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 500.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2025 | 506.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 86.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 112.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 91.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 151.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 227.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 182.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 281.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 360.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 274.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 469.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 452.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 404.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 484.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 492.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 402.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 552.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 11 Hong Kong, China 631.14 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 12 Switzerland 617.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 13 Canada 554.75 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 15 India 449.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Spain 443.35 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Russian Federation 422.07 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.166 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 9,564 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 8.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3186 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 18,352 current US$ per person (2025)
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- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.242 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of service in total exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Share of service in total exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 506.23 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 552.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of service in total exports recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.51 billion BoP, current US$ in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for share of service in total exports?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 14th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of service in total exports rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.