Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 25.58 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Zimbabwe, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Zimbabwe is 25.58, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 71.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Zimbabwe peaked at 25.58 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 9.6, in 2018.
That places Zimbabwe 27th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.24 | — |
| 2001 | 14.26 | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 12.73 | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 13.12 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 14.31 | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 14.45 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 16.31 | +12.9% |
| 2007 | 17.42 | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 18.31 | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 12.95 | -29.3% |
| 2010 | 20.47 | +58.0% |
| 2011 | 24.19 | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 17.81 | -26.4% |
| 2013 | 15.56 | -12.6% |
| 2014 | 14.32 | -8.0% |
| 2015 | 14.1 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 13.88 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 14.96 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 9.6 | -35.8% |
| 2019 | 13.24 | +37.9% |
| 2020 | 13.17 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 12.54 | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 15.35 | +22.3% |
| 2023 | 17.13 | +11.7% |
| 2024 | 16.79 | -2.0% |
| 2025 | 20.57 | +22.6% |
| 2026 | 24.38 | +18.5% |
| 2027 | 25.58 | +4.9% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 25.58 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.37, 84% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 25.58 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 25.58, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.91 | 12.73 | 18.31 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.81 | 9.6 | 24.19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.19 | 12.54 | 25.58 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Zimbabwe?
- Exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Zimbabwe was 25.58 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 25.58 in 2027.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.6 in 2018.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Zimbabwe ranks 27th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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About this data
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.