Which has higher high-technology exports, South Asia (IDA & IBRD) or Switzerland?

Switzerland, at 29.6% against 18.1% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2024.

How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and Switzerland?

16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.

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.

South Asia (IDA & IBRD) vs Switzerland: High-technology exports

South Asia (IDA & IBRD)

18.1%

in 2024

Switzerland

29.6%

in 2024

South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank

20th

Switzerland rank

17th

High-technology exports over time

South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
Switzerland

How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 29.6% against 18.1% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 11.5%.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.6 times South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s.

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

South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 46 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	South Asia (IDA & IBRD)	Switzerland	Difference	Ahead
2000s	8.7%	26.4%	17.7%	Switzerland
2010s	7.8%	22.5%	14.7%	Switzerland
2020s	13.1%	23.2%	10.1%	Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher high-technology exports, South Asia (IDA & IBRD) or Switzerland?: Switzerland, at 29.6% against 18.1% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2024.
What is the difference in high-technology exports between South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and Switzerland?: 11.5%, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and Switzerland?: 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
How do South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and Switzerland rank globally for high-technology exports?: South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 17th 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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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: 03 September 2026

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