Commercial service exports in Netherlands
Netherlands: Commercial service exports was 306.53 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Commercial service exports in Netherlands, 1967–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for commercial service exports in Netherlands is 306.53 billion current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 58 years on record.
The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 64.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, commercial service exports in Netherlands peaked at 306.53 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.84 billion current US$, in 1967.
That places Netherlands 9th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Commercial service exports in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1.84 billion current US$ | — |
| 1968 | 2.04 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1969 | 2.21 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1970 | 2.47 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1971 | 3.81 billion current US$ | +54.4% |
| 1972 | 4.47 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1973 | 5.94 billion current US$ | +32.7% |
| 1974 | 7.47 billion current US$ | +25.8% |
| 1975 | 8.74 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1976 | 9.08 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 10.19 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1978 | 12.31 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1979 | 13.90 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1980 | 16.69 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1981 | 15.19 billion current US$ | -9.0% |
| 1982 | 15.06 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 13.26 billion current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1984 | 13.00 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 13.33 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 16.89 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1987 | 19.97 billion current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1988 | 22.31 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1989 | 23.79 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 29.14 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1991 | 32.69 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1992 | 38.10 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1993 | 37.54 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 41.01 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 44.70 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 46.25 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 47.43 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 48.39 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 50.22 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 48.89 billion current US$ | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 49.76 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 55.80 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2003 | 63.88 billion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2004 | 86.72 billion current US$ | +35.7% |
| 2005 | 91.98 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 97.04 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 118.21 billion current US$ | +21.8% |
| 2008 | 134.57 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 133.62 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 135.97 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 153.79 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 150.16 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 166.60 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 186.02 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 184.70 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 175.78 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 198.28 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 230.58 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 237.42 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 228.36 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 247.82 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 265.27 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 287.02 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2024 | 306.53 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 306.53 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 24.20 billion current US$, 12.7× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 306.53 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24.77 billion current US$, 12.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.03 billion current US$ | 1.84 billion current US$ | 2.21 billion current US$ | 3 |
| 1970s | 7.84 billion current US$ | 2.47 billion current US$ | 13.90 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.95 billion current US$ | 13.00 billion current US$ | 23.79 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.55 billion current US$ | 29.14 billion current US$ | 50.22 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 88.05 billion current US$ | 48.89 billion current US$ | 134.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 181.93 billion current US$ | 135.97 billion current US$ | 237.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 267.00 billion current US$ | 228.36 billion current US$ | 306.53 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More private sector data for Netherlands
- Merchandise trade 139.5% (2025)
- Food imports 13.3% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 64.7% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 870.44 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 16.4% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 62.8% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 989.24 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 54,691 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7422 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 7.46 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is commercial service exports in Netherlands?
- Commercial service exports in Netherlands was 306.53 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest commercial service exports recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 306.53 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest commercial service exports recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.84 billion current US$ in 1967.
- How does Netherlands rank for commercial service exports?
- Netherlands ranks 9th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is commercial service exports rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Commercial service exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Commercial service exports are total service exports minus exports of government services not included elsewhere. Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.