High-Tech Export Percentage 2023

High-tech export percentage indicates a country's focus on advanced technology in its manufacturing exports.

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1
China, Hong Kong SAR flag
China, Hong Kong SAR
72.315 % of manufactured exports
2
Philippines flag
Philippines
63.307 % of manufactured exports
3
Malaysia flag
Malaysia
59.416 % of manufactured exports
4
Singapore flag
Singapore
56.138 % of manufactured exports
5
Ireland flag
Ireland
47.774 % of manufactured exports
6
Cayman Islands flag
Cayman Islands
47.701 % of manufactured exports
7
Vietnam flag
Vietnam
44.257 % of manufactured exports
8
Iceland flag
Iceland
43.425 % of manufactured exports
9
Malta flag
Malta
43.269 % of manufactured exports
10
Israel flag
Israel
34.938 % of manufactured exports
11
Kazakhstan flag
Kazakhstan
34.429 % of manufactured exports
12
South Korea flag
South Korea
30.276 % of manufactured exports
13
Switzerland flag
Switzerland
29.334 % of manufactured exports
14
Sao Tome and Principe flag
Sao Tome and Principe
29.273 % of manufactured exports
15
United Kingdom flag
United Kingdom
28.892 % of manufactured exports
16
Tonga flag
Tonga
28.46 % of manufactured exports
17
China flag
China
26.568 % of manufactured exports
18
Thailand flag
Thailand
26.051 % of manufactured exports
19
Norway flag
Norway
25.675 % of manufactured exports
20
Australia flag
Australia
25.258 % of manufactured exports
21
Netherlands flag
Netherlands
24.511 % of manufactured exports
22
Costa Rica flag
Costa Rica
24.178 % of manufactured exports
23
Angola flag
Angola
23.851 % of manufactured exports
24
Mongolia flag
Mongolia
22.537 % of manufactured exports
25
France flag
France
22.384 % of manufactured exports
26
United States flag
United States
21.846 % of manufactured exports
27
Andorra flag
Andorra
21.435 % of manufactured exports
28
Armenia flag
Armenia
20.905 % of manufactured exports
29
Czech Republic flag
Czech Republic
20.303 % of manufactured exports
30
Hungary flag
Hungary
18.862 % of manufactured exports
31
Cyprus flag
Cyprus
18.742 % of manufactured exports
32
Latvia flag
Latvia
18.554 % of manufactured exports
33
Belgium flag
Belgium
18.504 % of manufactured exports
34
Barbados flag
Barbados
18.434 % of manufactured exports
35
Mexico flag
Mexico
17.994 % of manufactured exports
36
Germany flag
Germany
17.919 % of manufactured exports
37
Sweden flag
Sweden
17.624 % of manufactured exports
38
Denmark flag
Denmark
17.208 % of manufactured exports
39
Japan flag
Japan
17.123 % of manufactured exports
40
Estonia flag
Estonia
16.581 % of manufactured exports
41
Canada flag
Canada
16.372 % of manufactured exports
42
Kyrgyzstan flag
Kyrgyzstan
16.334 % of manufactured exports
43
Austria flag
Austria
15.923 % of manufactured exports
44
Guyana flag
Guyana
15.714 % of manufactured exports
45
Tajikistan flag
Tajikistan
15.208 % of manufactured exports
46
Greece flag
Greece
15.152 % of manufactured exports
47
Bermuda flag
Bermuda
14.937 % of manufactured exports
48
India flag
India
14.934 % of manufactured exports
49
Lithuania flag
Lithuania
14.403 % of manufactured exports
50
Cambodia flag
Cambodia
13.124 % of manufactured exports
51
Romania flag
Romania
12.675 % of manufactured exports
52
New Zealand flag
New Zealand
12.649 % of manufactured exports
53
Poland flag
Poland
12.122 % of manufactured exports
54
Bulgaria flag
Bulgaria
12.058 % of manufactured exports
55
Chile flag
Chile
11.905 % of manufactured exports
56
Croatia flag
Croatia
11.034 % of manufactured exports
57
Uruguay flag
Uruguay
10.707 % of manufactured exports
58
Papua New Guinea flag
Papua New Guinea
10.248 % of manufactured exports
59
Italy flag
Italy
10.103 % of manufactured exports
60
Paraguay flag
Paraguay
9.966 % of manufactured exports
61
Brazil flag
Brazil
9.849 % of manufactured exports
62
Slovakia flag
Slovakia
9.718 % of manufactured exports
63
Finland flag
Finland
9.714 % of manufactured exports
64
Spain flag
Spain
9.563 % of manufactured exports
65
Indonesia flag
Indonesia
9.076 % of manufactured exports
66
Niger flag
Niger
8.967 % of manufactured exports
67
United Arab Emirates flag
United Arab Emirates
8.96 % of manufactured exports
68
Colombia flag
Colombia
8.6 % of manufactured exports
69
Slovenia flag
Slovenia
8.203 % of manufactured exports
70
Bolivia flag
Bolivia
8.165 % of manufactured exports
71
Montenegro flag
Montenegro
7.995 % of manufactured exports
72
Tunisia flag
Tunisia
7.701 % of manufactured exports
73
Laos flag
Laos
7.42 % of manufactured exports
74
Ecuador flag
Ecuador
7.274 % of manufactured exports
75
Aruba flag
Aruba
6.868 % of manufactured exports
76
Portugal flag
Portugal
6.711 % of manufactured exports
77
Ukraine flag
Ukraine
6.688 % of manufactured exports
78
El Salvador flag
El Salvador
6.404 % of manufactured exports
79
Dominican Republic flag
Dominican Republic
6.031 % of manufactured exports
80
Luxembourg flag
Luxembourg
5.979 % of manufactured exports
81
Guatemala flag
Guatemala
5.777 % of manufactured exports
82
Samoa flag
Samoa
5.742 % of manufactured exports
83
Argentina flag
Argentina
5.45 % of manufactured exports
84
Morocco flag
Morocco
5.431 % of manufactured exports
85
Mali flag
Mali
5.361 % of manufactured exports
86
Malawi flag
Malawi
5.311 % of manufactured exports
87
North Macedonia flag
North Macedonia
5.23 % of manufactured exports
88
Tanzania flag
Tanzania
5.068 % of manufactured exports
89
Peru flag
Peru
5.016 % of manufactured exports
90
Oman flag
Oman
5.005 % of manufactured exports
91
Bosnia and Herzegovina flag
Bosnia and Herzegovina
4.967 % of manufactured exports
92
South Africa flag
South Africa
4.956 % of manufactured exports
93
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
4.934 % of manufactured exports
94
Turkey flag
Turkey
4.518 % of manufactured exports
95
Benin flag
Benin
4.418 % of manufactured exports
96
Côte d'Ivoire flag
Côte d'Ivoire
4.413 % of manufactured exports
97
Lebanon flag
Lebanon
4.302 % of manufactured exports
98
Azerbaijan flag
Azerbaijan
4.172 % of manufactured exports
99
Burkina Faso flag
Burkina Faso
3.798 % of manufactured exports
100
Ethiopia flag
Ethiopia
3.751 % of manufactured exports
101
Nigeria flag
Nigeria
3.53 % of manufactured exports
102
Honduras flag
Honduras
3.309 % of manufactured exports
103
Djibouti flag
Djibouti
3.276 % of manufactured exports
104
Suriname flag
Suriname
3.213 % of manufactured exports
105
Egypt flag
Egypt
3.163 % of manufactured exports
106
Congo flag
Congo
3.16 % of manufactured exports
107
Comoros flag
Comoros
3.139 % of manufactured exports
108
Kenya flag
Kenya
3.042 % of manufactured exports
109
Grenada flag
Grenada
3.008 % of manufactured exports
110
Myanmar flag
Myanmar
2.946 % of manufactured exports
111
Dominica flag
Dominica
2.883 % of manufactured exports
112
Uzbekistan flag
Uzbekistan
2.822 % of manufactured exports
113
Qatar flag
Qatar
2.78 % of manufactured exports
114
Mozambique flag
Mozambique
2.742 % of manufactured exports
115
Jamaica flag
Jamaica
2.647 % of manufactured exports
116
Republic of Moldova flag
Republic of Moldova
2.617 % of manufactured exports
117
Mauritania flag
Mauritania
2.351 % of manufactured exports
118
Gambia flag
Gambia
2.342 % of manufactured exports
119
Georgia flag
Georgia
2.293 % of manufactured exports
120
Cameroon flag
Cameroon
2.104 % of manufactured exports
121
Jordan flag
Jordan
2.084 % of manufactured exports
122
Zimbabwe flag
Zimbabwe
1.942 % of manufactured exports
123
Pakistan flag
Pakistan
1.903 % of manufactured exports
124
Central African Republic flag
Central African Republic
1.879 % of manufactured exports
125
State of Palestine flag
State of Palestine
1.843 % of manufactured exports
126
Kuwait flag
Kuwait
1.785 % of manufactured exports
127
Gabon flag
Gabon
1.773 % of manufactured exports
128
Fiji flag
Fiji
1.647 % of manufactured exports
129
Senegal flag
Senegal
1.605 % of manufactured exports
130
Ghana flag
Ghana
1.576 % of manufactured exports
131
Timor-Leste flag
Timor-Leste
1.526 % of manufactured exports
132
Sri Lanka flag
Sri Lanka
1.417 % of manufactured exports
133
Uganda flag
Uganda
1.408 % of manufactured exports
134
Burundi flag
Burundi
1.305 % of manufactured exports
135
Zambia flag
Zambia
1.164 % of manufactured exports
136
Cabo Verde flag
Cabo Verde
1.152 % of manufactured exports
137
Brunei Darussalam flag
Brunei Darussalam
1.019 % of manufactured exports
138
Mauritius flag
Mauritius
1.015 % of manufactured exports
139
Panama flag
Panama
1 % of manufactured exports
140
French Polynesia flag
French Polynesia
0.909 % of manufactured exports
141
Nicaragua flag
Nicaragua
0.805 % of manufactured exports
142
Albania flag
Albania
0.682 % of manufactured exports
143
Liberia flag
Liberia
0.644 % of manufactured exports
144
Saudi Arabia flag
Saudi Arabia
0.591 % of manufactured exports
145
Togo flag
Togo
0.574 % of manufactured exports
146
Botswana flag
Botswana
0.539 % of manufactured exports
147
Madagascar flag
Madagascar
0.478 % of manufactured exports
148
Bahrain flag
Bahrain
0.387 % of manufactured exports
149
Eswatini flag
Eswatini
0.285 % of manufactured exports
150
Trinidad and Tobago flag
Trinidad and Tobago
0.223 % of manufactured exports
151
Congo, Democratic Republic of the flag
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
0.2 % of manufactured exports
152
Maldives flag
Maldives
0.19 % of manufactured exports
153
Namibia flag
Namibia
0.081 % of manufactured exports
154
Lesotho flag
Lesotho
0.074 % of manufactured exports
155
Seychelles flag
Seychelles
0.038 % of manufactured exports
156
Bahamas flag
Bahamas
0.014 % of manufactured exports
157
Bhutan flag
Bhutan
0.011 % of manufactured exports
158
Antigua and Barbuda flag
Antigua and Barbuda
0 % of manufactured exports
159
Belize flag
Belize
0 % of manufactured exports
160
China, Macao SAR flag
China, Macao SAR
0 % of manufactured exports

↑Top 10 Countries

  1. #1China, Hong Kong SAR flagChina, Hong Kong SAR
  2. #2Philippines flagPhilippines
  3. #3Malaysia flagMalaysia
  4. #4Singapore flagSingapore
  5. #5Ireland flagIreland
  6. #6Cayman Islands flagCayman Islands
  7. #7Vietnam flagVietnam
  8. #8Iceland flagIceland
  9. #9Malta flagMalta
  10. #10Israel flagIsrael

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

  1. #160China, Macao SAR flagChina, Macao SAR
  2. #159Belize flagBelize
  3. #158Antigua and Barbuda flagAntigua and Barbuda
  4. #157Bhutan flagBhutan
  5. #156Bahamas flagBahamas
  6. #155Seychelles flagSeychelles
  7. #154Lesotho flagLesotho
  8. #153Namibia flagNamibia
  9. #152Maldives flagMaldives
  10. #151Congo, Democratic Republic of the flagCongo, Democratic Republic of the

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Insights by country

1

Bhutan

In 2023, Bhutan ranks #157 globally with a High-Tech Export Percentage of 0.0107261524845822 % of manufactured exports. This figure places Bhutan near the bottom of the global spectrum, significantly lower than many neighboring countries that have more developed technology sectors. The country's limited investment in high-tech industries, combined with a focus on traditional sectors like agriculture and hydropower, contributes to this low percentage.

2

Andorra

In 2023, Andorra ranks #27 globally with a High-Tech Export Percentage of 21.4346319155008 % of manufactured exports. This figure positions Andorra above many of its regional peers in the European microstate category, indicating a robust engagement in high-tech sectors.

The country's focus on developing a diverse economy beyond tourism, coupled with strategic investments in technology and innovation, has significantly contributed to this high percentage. Additionally, Andorra's favorable tax environment attracts tech firms, enhancing its export capabilities in high-tech industries.

3

Trinidad and Tobago

In 2023, Trinidad and Tobago ranks #150 globally with a High-Tech Export Percentage of 0.223229642343117 % of manufactured exports. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, reflecting the country's reliance on traditional industries such as oil and gas rather than high-tech manufacturing. Factors contributing to this low percentage include limited investment in technology sectors and a small domestic market that hampers innovation and scalability.

4

Czech Republic

In 2023, the Czech Republic ranks #29 globally with a High-Tech Export Percentage of 20.302723987427 % of manufactured exports. This figure is notable compared to the European Union average, which typically hovers around 18%. The country's strong emphasis on engineering education and a robust manufacturing base, particularly in automotive and electronics sectors, drives this high-tech export performance.

5

Cyprus

In 2023, Cyprus achieved a global rank of #31 with a High-Tech Export Percentage of 18.7419533928829 % of manufactured exports. This figure is notably higher than the global average, reflecting the country's strategic focus on technology and innovation. Key drivers include Cyprus's favorable business environment, EU membership, and investment in education, which have fostered a growing tech sector and increased export capabilities.

6

Angola

In 2023, Angola ranks #23 globally with a High-Tech Export Percentage of 23.8505514532067 % of manufactured exports. This figure positions Angola above many regional peers and indicates a growing emphasis on technology-driven sectors within its economy. Key drivers of this statistic include the government's investment in diversifying the economy beyond oil and the establishment of technology hubs aimed at fostering innovation.

7

Philippines

The Philippines ranks #2 globally with a High-Tech Export Percentage of 63.3071846811257 % of manufactured exports in 2023. This figure is significantly higher than many of its Southeast Asian neighbors, reflecting the country's strong focus on technology-driven industries. Key drivers include a well-educated workforce, robust foreign investment in electronics manufacturing, and government policies that support innovation and technology development.

8

Panama

In 2023, Panama ranks #139 globally with a High-Tech Export Percentage of 1.00049164015675 % of manufactured exports. This figure is notably lower than many of its Central American neighbors, highlighting a regional trend where high-tech exports remain limited. Factors such as Panama's focus on services, particularly in logistics and finance, along with its developing industrial base, contribute to this low percentage in high-tech manufacturing. Additionally, the country's geographic position as a trade hub may prioritize traditional sectors over high-tech innovation.

9

Bahamas

In 2023, the Bahamas ranks #156 globally with a High-Tech Export Percentage of 0.0138247645369376 % of manufactured exports. This figure is significantly lower than many regional neighbors, reflecting the country's limited focus on high-tech industries compared to more developed economies. Contributing factors include a heavy reliance on tourism and financial services, which dominate the economy, leaving little room for the growth of high-tech manufacturing sectors.

10

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic ranks #79 globally with a High-Tech Export Percentage of 6.03092939982151 % of manufactured exports in 2023. This figure is notably lower than the global average for high-tech exports, reflecting the country's ongoing transition in its manufacturing sector.

Key drivers of this statistic include the Dominican Republic's focus on traditional industries such as textiles and agriculture, alongside efforts to enhance its technological infrastructure and workforce skills. Additionally, government policies aimed at attracting foreign investment in technology sectors are gradually influencing export dynamics.

Analysis & Context

In 2023, the country with the highest High-Tech Export Percentage is China, Hong Kong SAR with a remarkable 72.32% of its manufactured exports classified as high-tech. The global range for this metric spans from 0.00% to 72.32%, indicating significant disparities in technological focus among nations. The average High-Tech Export Percentage across the 160 countries with available data is 11.33%, providing a benchmark for evaluating national performance in this area.

Leading Nations in High-Tech Exports

The dominance of China, Hong Kong SAR at the top of the list is indicative of its strategic focus on technology-driven manufacturing. Other leading countries include the Philippines with 63.31% and Malaysia at 59.42%. These nations have successfully integrated high-tech sectors into their economies, often supported by government policies that promote innovation and technological advancement. For instance, Singapore, with a 56.14% high-tech export percentage, benefits from a robust infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce, facilitating its status as a global technology hub.

Meanwhile, Ireland and the Cayman Islands also feature prominently with figures of 47.77% and 47.70%, respectively. Ireland's strong pharmaceutical and ICT sectors contribute significantly to its high-tech exports, while the Cayman Islands’ financial services sector likely plays a role in its technological outputs.

Low Performers and Potential Challenges

At the lower end of the spectrum, countries like China, Macao SAR, Belize, and Antigua and Barbuda report a 0.00% high-tech export percentage. These figures suggest a limited focus or capacity for high-tech manufacturing, which could be due to various factors, including small market sizes, lack of infrastructure, or resource constraints. Other countries with minimal percentages, such as Bhutan at 0.01% and the Bahamas at 0.01%, may face similar challenges, including geographic isolation and limited industrial bases.

Year-over-Year Trends and Significant Changes

The analysis of year-over-year changes highlights some extraordinary shifts. Tonga experienced a dramatic increase of 27.91%, representing a growth of 5049.0%. This could be attributed to new policy initiatives or foreign investments aimed at boosting the high-tech sector. Similarly, Sao Tome and Principe and Guyana saw substantial increases of 23.98% and 15.59%, respectively, indicating burgeoning high-tech industries.

Conversely, some countries faced significant declines. The Central African Republic witnessed a drop of 35.42%, a decrease of 95.0%Seychelles and Dominica experienced reductions of 25.00% and 24.71%, respectively, which could be due to shifts in export markets or changes in global demand.

Factors Influencing High-Tech Export Percentages

Several factors contribute to a country's high-tech export percentage. Economic policies that encourage research and development, robust educational systems, and well-developed infrastructure are crucial. For example, Israel, with a high-tech export percentage of 34.94%, benefits from substantial investments in R&D and a vibrant startup ecosystem. In contrast, countries at the lower end may struggle with inadequate infrastructure and insufficient investment in education and technology.

Geopolitical stability and international trade agreements also play significant roles. Countries with stable political environments and favorable trade agreements are more likely to attract foreign investments and develop their high-tech sectors. As such, understanding these dynamics can provide valuable insights into the potential for growth in high-tech exports across different regions.

Frequently Asked Questions About High-Tech Export Percentage in 2023

Which country has the highest percentage of high-tech exports in 2023?

China, Hong Kong SAR has the highest percentage of high-tech exports in 2023, with 72.32% of manufactured exports.

What is the average high-tech export percentage among countries in 2023?

The average high-tech export percentage among countries in 2023 is 11.33% of manufactured exports.

Which country has the lowest percentage of high-tech exports in 2023?

China, Macao SAR has the lowest percentage of high-tech exports in 2023, with 0% of manufactured exports.

What is the median high-tech export percentage in 2023?

The median high-tech export percentage in 2023 is 5.88% of manufactured exports.

Which countries are in the top 3 for high-tech export percentage in 2023?

The top 3 countries for high-tech export percentage in 2023 are China, Hong Kong SAR (72.32%), Philippines (63.31%), and Malaysia (59.42%).

How many countries are included in the high-tech export percentage dataset for 2023?

There are 160 countries included in the high-tech export percentage dataset for 2023.

Data Source

High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) | Comtrade database, United Nations (UN) and others via World Bank

Data produced by Comtrade database, United Nations (UN); World Integrated Trade Solution system (WITS), World Bank (WB), compiled and published by World Bank as "High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)".

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