Commercial service exports (current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Commercial service exports (current US$), annual growth rate was 11.66 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
11.66 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
69th
of 198 countries
All-time high
70 % change on previous year
in 2003
All-time low
-45.94 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Commercial service exports (current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, commercial service exports (current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa stood at 11.66 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 5.5% on the previous year and up 218.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, commercial service exports (current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 70 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -45.94 % change on previous year, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 69th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Commercial service exports (current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 4.44 % change on previous year | +55.6% |
| 1963 | 12.77 % change on previous year | +187.2% |
| 1964 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -81.5% |
| 1965 | 5.07 % change on previous year | +114.9% |
| 1966 | 16.23 % change on previous year | +220.1% |
| 1967 | 12.83 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 1968 | 9.36 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 1969 | 7.95 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 1970 | 16.15 % change on previous year | +103.1% |
| 1971 | 20.56 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 1972 | 6.35 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 1973 | 33.55 % change on previous year | +428.5% |
| 1974 | 26.19 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 1975 | 19.33 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 1976 | -13.75 % change on previous year | -171.1% |
| 1977 | 10.81 % change on previous year | -178.6% |
| 1978 | 18.13 % change on previous year | +67.7% |
| 1979 | 21.15 % change on previous year | +16.7% |
| 1980 | 22.66 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 1981 | 5.02 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 1982 | -10.99 % change on previous year | -318.9% |
| 1983 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 1984 | -7.28 % change on previous year | +408.4% |
| 1985 | -18.41 % change on previous year | +152.9% |
| 1986 | 7.94 % change on previous year | -143.1% |
| 1987 | 22.53 % change on previous year | +183.9% |
| 1988 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -87.1% |
| 1989 | 19.86 % change on previous year | +581.1% |
| 1990 | 17.49 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1991 | -7.99 % change on previous year | -145.7% |
| 1992 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -165.5% |
| 1993 | -2.82 % change on previous year | -153.7% |
| 1994 | 13.94 % change on previous year | -595.1% |
| 1995 | 24.11 % change on previous year | +73.0% |
| 1996 | 9.82 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 1997 | 7.48 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 1998 | 0.0497 % change on previous year | -99.3% |
| 1999 | -3.31 % change on previous year | -6749.6% |
| 2000 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2001 | -3.28 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 5.5 % change on previous year | -267.9% |
| 2003 | 70 % change on previous year | +1171.9% |
| 2004 | 17.47 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 2005 | 16.15 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2006 | 8.38 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 2007 | 14.07 % change on previous year | +67.8% |
| 2008 | -6.33 % change on previous year | -145.0% |
| 2009 | -5.88 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 25.34 % change on previous year | -531.1% |
| 2011 | 8.08 % change on previous year | -68.1% |
| 2012 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 2013 | -4.3 % change on previous year | -298.0% |
| 2014 | 0.6794 % change on previous year | -115.8% |
| 2015 | -9.82 % change on previous year | -1545.1% |
| 2016 | -3.89 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2017 | 10.77 % change on previous year | -377.1% |
| 2018 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -67.6% |
| 2019 | -6.94 % change on previous year | -298.6% |
| 2020 | -45.94 % change on previous year | +561.9% |
| 2021 | 7.32 % change on previous year | -115.9% |
| 2022 | 39.86 % change on previous year | +444.8% |
| 2023 | 12.43 % change on previous year | -68.8% |
| 2024 | 12.33 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 11.66 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.21 % change on previous year | 2.36 % change on previous year | 16.23 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 15.85 % change on previous year | -13.75 % change on previous year | 33.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.28 % change on previous year | -18.41 % change on previous year | 22.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.4 % change on previous year | -7.99 % change on previous year | 24.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.31 % change on previous year | -6.33 % change on previous year | 70 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.56 % change on previous year | -9.82 % change on previous year | 25.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.28 % change on previous year | -45.94 % change on previous year | 39.86 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 66 North Macedonia 12.35 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Nigeria 11.88 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Macau, China 11.79 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Hong Kong, China 11.65 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Sweden 11.51 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Cyprus 11.49 % change on previous year compare
More private sector data for South Africa
- Merchandise trade 57.2% (2025)
- Food imports 7.2% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 62.1% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 128.08 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 12.8% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 38.3% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 116.40 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 1,798 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2725 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 5.74 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is commercial service exports (current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Commercial service exports (current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa was 11.66 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest commercial service exports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 70 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest commercial service exports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -45.94 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for commercial service exports (current us$), annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 69th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is commercial service exports (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 218.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Commercial service exports (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Commercial service exports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Commercial service exports Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Commercial service exports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.