Malaysia vs Other small states: High-technology exports

Malaysia
58.6%
in 2024
Other small states
23.7%
in 2024
Malaysia rank
6th
Other small states rank
8th

High-technology exports over time

  • Malaysia
  • Other small states
2030405060200720152024

How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 58.6% against 23.7% in Other small states, a difference of 34.9%.

That makes Malaysia's figure about 2.5 times Other small states's.

Across all 16 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.

Malaysia ranks 6th and Other small states ranks 8th of 175 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Other small states Difference Ahead
2000s 51.2% 24.1% 27.1% Malaysia
2010s 49.6% 19.3% 30.3% Malaysia
2020s 56.4% 19.6% 36.8% Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher high-technology exports, Malaysia or Other small states?
Malaysia, at 58.6% against 23.7% in Other small states as of 2024.
What is the difference in high-technology exports between Malaysia and Other small states?
34.9%, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Other small states?
16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
How do Malaysia and Other small states rank globally for high-technology exports?
Malaysia ranks 6th 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.