Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 27.95 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
27.95
Change on year
down 1.8%
Rank
9th
of 19 groups
All-time high
28.52
in 2008
All-time low
17.97
in 2020
Years of data
28
2000–2027

Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 2000–2027

01020302000201320272000: 23.22001: 23.72002: 22.72003: 232004: 23.92005: 26.12006: 25.92007: 27.12008: 28.52009: 232010: 252011: 27.52012: 25.32013: 23.92014: 21.62015: 18.52016: 18.72017: 20.62018: 21.62019: 20.72020: 182021: 21.42022: 23.62023: 23.62024: 26.92025: 27.42026: 28.52027: 28

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is 27.95, measured in 2027.

The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 35.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) peaked at 28.52 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 17.97, in 2020.

Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), year by year

Annual values for Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 2000 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2000 23.17
2001 23.7 +2.3%
2002 22.66 -4.4%
2003 23 +1.5%
2004 23.95 +4.1%
2005 26.06 +8.8%
2006 25.88 -0.7%
2007 27.08 +4.6%
2008 28.52 +5.3%
2009 23.02 -19.3%
2010 25.04 +8.8%
2011 27.51 +9.8%
2012 25.26 -8.2%
2013 23.94 -5.2%
2014 21.57 -9.9%
2015 18.45 -14.4%
2016 18.7 +1.3%
2017 20.57 +10.0%
2018 21.64 +5.2%
2019 20.65 -4.6%
2020 17.97 -13.0%
2021 21.35 +18.8%
2022 23.57 +10.4%
2023 23.62 +0.2%
2024 26.85 +13.7%
2025 27.43 +2.1%
2026 28.47 +3.8%
2027 27.95 -1.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 24.7 22.66 28.52 10
2010s 22.33 18.45 27.51 10
2020s 24.65 17.97 28.47 8

Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

  1. 6 Mauritius 47.5 compare
  2. 7 Zambia 46.46 compare
  3. 8 Burkina Faso 45.7 compare
  4. 9 Namibia 43.69 compare
  5. 10 Democratic Republic of Congo 42.73 compare
  6. 11 Mozambique 41.78 compare
  7. 12 Cape Verde 40.45 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
Exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was 27.95 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
The highest recorded value was 28.52 in 2008.
What is the lowest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
The lowest recorded value was 17.97 in 2020.
How does Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 9th out of 19 groups with data for 2027.
Is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
Over the last ten years it is up 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6))
Source
International Monetary Fund
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64 places, 1,763 data points, 2000–2027
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Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.