Pan-African
Where information and communications services earn export revenue in Africa
Kenya had the highest share of ICT services in total service exports among seven African economies in 2024. Morocco recorded the largest value of ICT service exports in the group, at about USD 2.65 billion. The same trade category produces different rankings depending on the measure.
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Kenya led on share while Morocco led on value
ICT services made up 10.61% of Kenya’s service exports and 9.33% of Morocco’s in 2024. The value was USD 853.41 million in Kenya and USD 2,645.06 million in Morocco. Morocco’s larger total service export base helps explain why a lower share can still mean a much larger export value. Source 1 Source 2
Egypt and South Africa switched order across the two measures
South Africa recorded a 9.48% share and Egypt 5.77% in 2024. Egypt nevertheless reported USD 1,711.80 million in ICT service export receipts, ahead of South Africa’s USD 1,527.45 million. Reading the pair avoids using export composition as a proxy for market size. Source 1 Source 2
Rwanda and Ethiopia also illustrate the denominator effect
Rwanda reported 3.19% and USD 34.45 million in 2024. Ethiopia reported 0.56% and USD 42.59 million. The records provide a common comparison for 2024. The table retains later observations where available rather than moving the main figure to a year that excludes some countries. Source 1 Source 2
The definition goes beyond software exports
The World Bank metadata includes computer services, telecommunications, postal and courier services, and information services. The balance-of-payments series covers trade between residents and non-residents. It gives no breakdown by client country, and the USD values are current prices without an inflation adjustment. Source 3 Source 2