Share of services in total exports in Gabon
Gabon: Share of services in total exports was 5.15 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
5.15
Change on year
up 199.4%
World rank
184th
of 198 countries
All-time high
15.12
in 1988
All-time low
1.51
in 2008
Years of data
37
1978–2015
Share of services in total exports in Gabon, 1978–2015
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of services in total exports in Gabon is 5.15, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of up 199.4% on the previous year and up 98.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of services in total exports in Gabon peaked at 15.12 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 1.51, in 2008.
Gabon ranks 184th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of services in total exports in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 11.49 | — |
| 1979 | 10.32 | -10.2% |
| 1980 | 13.47 | +30.5% |
| 1981 | 12.27 | -8.9% |
| 1982 | 7.31 | -40.4% |
| 1983 | 9.12 | +24.8% |
| 1984 | 6.39 | -29.9% |
| 1985 | 6.63 | +3.8% |
| 1986 | 10.32 | +55.7% |
| 1987 | 8.19 | -20.6% |
| 1988 | 15.12 | +84.6% |
| 1989 | 15.09 | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 8.85 | -41.4% |
| 1991 | 12.7 | +43.5% |
| 1992 | 13.33 | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 11.8 | -11.5% |
| 1994 | 8.49 | -28.1% |
| 1995 | 7.36 | -13.3% |
| 1996 | 6.54 | -11.1% |
| 1997 | 7.1 | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 10.29 | +44.9% |
| 1999 | 10.11 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 5.07 | -49.9% |
| 2001 | 6.06 | +19.5% |
| 2002 | 3.03 | -50.0% |
| 2003 | 5.01 | +65.3% |
| 2004 | 3.65 | -27.1% |
| 2005 | 2.6 | -28.8% |
| 2007 | 2.55 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 1.51 | -40.8% |
| 2009 | 3.65 | +141.7% |
| 2010 | 5.17 | +41.6% |
| 2011 | 3.11 | -39.8% |
| 2012 | 2.63 | -15.4% |
| 2013 | 2.82 | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 1.72 | -39.0% |
| 2015 | 5.15 | +199.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.91 | 10.32 | 11.49 | 2 |
| 1980s | 10.39 | 6.39 | 15.12 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.66 | 6.54 | 13.33 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.68 | 1.51 | 6.06 | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.43 | 1.72 | 5.17 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth -1.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 560.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 4.63 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7592 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 6,273 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 276.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of services in total exports in Gabon?
- Share of services in total exports in Gabon was 5.15 in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of services in total exports recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 15.12 in 1988.
- What is the lowest share of services in total exports recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.51 in 2008.
- How does Gabon rank for share of services in total exports?
- Gabon ranks 184th out of 198 countries with data for 2015.
- Is share of services in total exports rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of services in total exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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