North America vs United Kingdom: High-technology exports
North America
268.91 billion current US$
in 2024
United Kingdom
84.77 billion current US$
in 2024
North America rank
15th
United Kingdom rank
15th
High-technology exports over time
- North America
- United Kingdom
How they compare
North America currently reports 268.91 billion current US$ against 84.77 billion current US$ in United Kingdom, a difference of 184.15 billion current US$.
That makes North America's figure about 3.2 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, North America has been ahead every year.
North America ranks 15th and United Kingdom ranks 15th of 40 groups.
North America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North America | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 240.36 billion current US$ | 61.72 billion current US$ | 178.65 billion current US$ | North America |
| 2010s | 195.58 billion current US$ | 74.13 billion current US$ | 121.45 billion current US$ | North America |
| 2020s | 224.91 billion current US$ | 73.29 billion current US$ | 151.62 billion current US$ | North America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher high-technology exports, North America or United Kingdom?
- North America, at 268.91 billion current US$ against 84.77 billion current US$ in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in high-technology exports between North America and United Kingdom?
- 184.15 billion current US$, with North America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North America and United Kingdom?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do North America and United Kingdom rank globally for high-technology exports?
- North America ranks 15th and United Kingdom ranks 15th of 40 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as High-technology exports (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.