South Asia vs Switzerland: High-technology exports
South Asia
18.1%
in 2024
Switzerland
29.6%
in 2024
South Asia rank
20th
Switzerland rank
17th
High-technology exports over time
- South Asia
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 29.6% against 18.1% in South Asia, a difference of 11.5%.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.6 times South Asia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
South Asia 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 | 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 or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 29.6% against 18.1% in South Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in high-technology exports between South Asia and Switzerland?
- 11.5%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and Switzerland?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do South Asia and Switzerland rank globally for high-technology exports?
- South Asia 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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About this data
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.