Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) stood at 24.65% in 2025, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 1.55 percentage points from 23.1% in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 19.94% (up 4.71 percentage points since). The highest value since 1977 was 50.25% in 1978, the lowest 19.94% in 2015.
Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP), measured in %, captures Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)'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 Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), 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 Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)'s industries that rely on imported components or foreign markets for their products.
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) stood at 24.65% in 2025, according to World Bank.
The latest value is up 1.55 percentage points from 23.1% in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 19.94% (up 4.71 percentage points since).
The highest value since 1977 was 50.25% in 1978, the lowest 19.94% in 2015.
| Indicator | Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) |
|---|---|
| Country | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) |
| Category | Macroeconomics |
| Unit | % |
| Source | World Bank |
| Interactive chart | View on EconDash |
| API access | EconDash API documentation |
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World Bank. (2026). Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) — Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bm-gsr-cmcp-zs/TMN. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BM.GSR.CMCP.ZS
World Bank. "Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) — Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bm-gsr-cmcp-zs/TMN. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BM.GSR.CMCP.ZS.
World Bank. 2026. "Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) — Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bm-gsr-cmcp-zs/TMN. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BM.GSR.CMCP.ZS.
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author = {{World Bank}},
title = {{Communications, computer, etc. (\% of service imports, BoP) --- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan \& Pakistan (IDA \& IBRD)}},
howpublished = {EconDash},
year = {2026},
url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bm-gsr-cmcp-zs/TMN},
note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BM.GSR.CMCP.ZS}
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