Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) vs United States: High-technology exports
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
12.1%
in 2024
United States
24.3%
in 2024
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) rank
28th
United States rank
25th
High-technology exports over time
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 24.3% against 12.1% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 12.2%.
That makes United States's figure about 2.0 times Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 17 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 28th and United States ranks 25th of 46 groups.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.5% | 27.6% | 21.1% | United States |
| 2010s | 9.8% | 20.4% | 10.6% | United States |
| 2020s | 10.2% | 21.4% | 11.2% | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher high-technology exports, Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) or United States?
- United States, at 24.3% against 12.1% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in high-technology exports between Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and United States?
- 12.2%, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and United States?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and United States rank globally for high-technology exports?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 28th and United States ranks 25th of 46 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports). 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 in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.