Ireland vs Other small states: High-technology exports

Ireland
53.5%
in 2024
Other small states
23.7%
in 2024
Ireland rank
8th
Other small states rank
8th

High-technology exports over time

  • Ireland
  • Other small states
20304050200720152024

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 53.5% against 23.7% in Other small states, a difference of 29.8%.

That makes Ireland's figure about 2.3 times Other small states's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Other small states ahead.

Ireland ranks 8th and Other small states ranks 8th of 175 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Other small states Difference Ahead
2000s 29.8% 27.9% 1.9% Ireland
2010s 26.5% 19.3% 7.2% Ireland
2020s 40.5% 19.6% 20.9% Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher high-technology exports, Ireland or Other small states?
Ireland, at 53.5% against 23.7% in Other small states as of 2024.
What is the difference in high-technology exports between Ireland and Other small states?
29.8%, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Other small states?
18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
How do Ireland and Other small states rank globally for high-technology exports?
Ireland ranks 8th and Other small states ranks 8th of 175 countries.
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

Indicator
High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)
Unit
% of manufactured exports
Source
Comtrade database, United Nations (UN)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
221 places, 3,325 data points, 2007–2024
Last refreshed

High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.