How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and South Africa?

27 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Monetary Fund, published as Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Gabon vs South Africa: Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments)

Gabon

32.65

in 2027

South Africa

32.39

in 2027

Gabon rank

17th

South Africa rank

18th

Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) over time

Gabon
South Africa

How they compare

Gabon currently reports 32.65 against 32.39 in South Africa, a difference of 0.26.

Across all 27 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.

Gabon ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 18th of 45 countries.

Gabon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Gabon	South Africa	Difference	Ahead
2000s	55.34	26.26	29.08	Gabon
2010s	47.09	27.59	19.5	Gabon
2020s	38.86	31.68	7.18	Gabon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments), Gabon or South Africa?: Gabon, at 32.65 against 32.39 in South Africa as of 2027.
What is the difference in exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) between Gabon and South Africa?: 0.26, with Gabon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and South Africa?: 27 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2027.
How do Gabon and South Africa rank globally for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?: Gabon ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 18th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Monetary Fund, published as Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6))
Source: International Monetary Fund
Licence: IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage: 64 places, 1,763 data points, 2000–2027
Last refreshed: 19 August 2026

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