home
docs

South Asia Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) in South Asia stood at 57.97% in 2025, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 0.88 percentage points from 57.09% in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 44.93% (up 13.04 percentage points since). The highest value since 1975 was 58.08% in 2020, the lowest 22.79% in 1975.

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

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025
Read full description

What is Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP)?

Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP), measured in %, captures South Asia's cross-border flows of goods and services, revealing the country's competitive position in global markets, trade relationships, and exposure to external economic shocks. Trade data encompasses exports (goods and services sold to other countries), imports (purchases from abroad), and the resulting balance (surplus when exports exceed imports, deficit when the reverse occurs). In South Asia, Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) reflects comparative advantages — sectors where the country produces efficiently relative to trading partners — as well as exchange rate effects and global demand patterns. Persistent trade deficits may indicate domestic consumption exceeding production, while surpluses suggest strong export competitiveness. Trade relationships also create supply chain dependencies; disruptions in partner countries can affect South Asia's industries that rely on imported components or foreign markets for their products.

Key facts

What is the latest Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) in South Asia?

Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) in South Asia stood at 57.97% in 2025, according to World Bank.

Is Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) in South Asia rising or falling?

The latest value is up 0.88 percentage points from 57.09% in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 44.93% (up 13.04 percentage points since).

What is the highest Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) on record in South Asia?

The highest value since 1975 was 58.08% in 2020, the lowest 22.79% in 1975.

Metadata for Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) in South Asia
IndicatorCommunications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP)
CountrySouth Asia
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
Interactive chartView on EconDash
API accessEconDash API documentation

Latest balance: 57.97% (2025)

Loading chart...

Source:World Bank — series BM.GSR.CMCP.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
Cite this chart
APA

World Bank. (2026). Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) — South Asia [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bm-gsr-cmcp-zs/SAS. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BM.GSR.CMCP.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) — South Asia." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bm-gsr-cmcp-zs/SAS. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BM.GSR.CMCP.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) — South Asia." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bm-gsr-cmcp-zs/SAS. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BM.GSR.CMCP.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_bm_gsr_cmcp_zs_sas,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Communications, computer, etc. (\% of service imports, BoP) --- South Asia}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bm-gsr-cmcp-zs/SAS},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BM.GSR.CMCP.ZS}
}