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Upper middle income Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Upper middle income stood at 24.28% in 2016, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.92 percentage points from 25.2% in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2006, the value was 33.61% (down 9.33 percentage points since). The highest value since 1990 was 33.61% in 2006, the lowest 16.91% in 1991.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025
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What is Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP), measured in %, measures the total economic output of Upper middle income. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Upper middle income, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Upper middle income?

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Upper middle income stood at 24.28% in 2016, according to World Bank.

Is Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Upper middle income rising or falling?

The latest value is down 0.92 percentage points from 25.2% in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2006, the value was 33.61% (down 9.33 percentage points since).

What is the highest Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) on record in Upper middle income?

The highest value since 1990 was 33.61% in 2006, the lowest 16.91% in 1991.

Metadata for Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Upper middle income
IndicatorExports of goods and services (% of GDP)
CountryUpper middle income
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 24.28% (2016)

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Source:World Bank — series NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Upper middle income [Data set]. Retrieved November 8, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/exports-of-goods-and-services-of-gdp/UMC. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS

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World Bank. "Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Upper middle income." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/exports-of-goods-and-services-of-gdp/UMC. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Upper middle income." EconDash. Accessed November 8, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/exports-of-goods-and-services-of-gdp/UMC. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_exports_of_goods_and_services_of_gdp_umc,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Exports of goods and services (\% of GDP) --- Upper middle income}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/exports-of-goods-and-services-of-gdp/UMC},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-08. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS}
}