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

20 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2019.

Where does this data come from?

International Monetary Fund, published as Imports 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.

Eritrea vs South Africa: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments)

Eritrea

29.27

in 2019

South Africa

30.97

in 2027

Eritrea rank

28th

South Africa rank

25th

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

Eritrea
South Africa

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 30.97 against 29.27 in Eritrea, a difference of 1.7.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Eritrea's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Eritrea ahead.

Eritrea ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 25th of 45 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Eritrea averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Eritrea	South Africa	Difference	Ahead
2000s	67.77	25.33	42.44	Eritrea
2010s	26.61	27.76	1.15	South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments), Eritrea or South Africa?: South Africa, at 30.97 against 29.27 in Eritrea as of 2027.
What is the difference in imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) between Eritrea and South Africa?: 1.7, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and South Africa?: 20 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2019.
How do Eritrea and South Africa rank globally for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?: Eritrea ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 25th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Monetary Fund, published as Imports 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: Imports 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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