Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) vs United States: High-technology exports
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
13.2%
in 2024
United States
24.3%
in 2024
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) rank
26th
United States rank
25th
High-technology exports over time
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 24.3% against 13.2% in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 11.1%.
That makes United States's figure about 1.8 times Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 17 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 26th 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 | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.9% | 26.4% | 12.5% | United States |
| 2010s | 13.7% | 20.4% | 6.7% | United States |
| 2020s | 13.1% | 21.2% | 8.1% | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher high-technology exports, Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) or United States?
- United States, at 24.3% against 13.2% in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in high-technology exports between Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and United States?
- 11.1%, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and United States?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and United States rank globally for high-technology exports?
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 26th 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.