Share of service in total exports in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 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, 1970–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of service in total exports in United Kingdom is 506.23 billion BoP, current US$, 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 peaked at 552.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 19.51 billion BoP, current US$, in 1970.
United Kingdom ranks 14th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of service in total exports in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | 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% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 506.23 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.85 billion BoP, current US$, 10.6× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 506.23 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.85 billion BoP, current US$, 10.6× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 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
- 11 Hong Kong 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 Russia 422.07 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0099 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 571.28 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -3.78 % change on previous year (2025)
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- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 417.14 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of service in total exports in United Kingdom?
- Share of service in total exports in United Kingdom 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?
- 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?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.51 billion BoP, current US$ in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for share of service in total exports?
- United Kingdom ranks 14th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of service in total exports rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- 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 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.