Service exports in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Service exports was 719.63 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Service exports in United Kingdom, 1970–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for service exports in United Kingdom is 719.63 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.1% on the previous year and up 86.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service exports in United Kingdom peaked at 719.63 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.12 billion BoP, current US$, in 1970.
United Kingdom ranks 2nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 30.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 36.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 28.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 47.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 83.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 56.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 141.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 239.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 144.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 343.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 380.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 306.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 434.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 554.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 398.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 719.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Exports of goods and services 930.11 billion current LCU (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 376.76 billion constant LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 4.06 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.08 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.41 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 0.4% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 101.4% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 1.22 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 755.83 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 30.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service exports in United Kingdom?
- Service exports in United Kingdom was 719.63 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service exports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 719.63 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service exports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for service exports?
- United Kingdom ranks 2nd out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service exports rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.