Services imports in Western Africa corresponded to approximately 9.3 percent of the region's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019. Indeed, Nigeria was the leading services importer in the continent. By contrast, in Southern Africa, services' imports were equivalent to 4.6 percent of the region's GDP. As of 2019, services imports in Africa amounted to about 182.1 billion U.S. dollars.
Services imports as a share of GDP in Africa as of 2019, by region
Figures were rounded. The source does not specify the publication date. The release date is the date of access.
According to the source, services are understood as the result of a production activity that changes the conditions of the consuming units, or facilitates the exchange of products or financial assets.
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