South Asia vs United Kingdom: High-technology exports
South Asia
18.1%
in 2024
United Kingdom
29.2%
in 2024
South Asia rank
20th
United Kingdom rank
19th
High-technology exports over time
- South Asia
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 29.2% against 18.1% in South Asia, a difference of 11.1%.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.6 times South Asia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
South Asia ranks 20th and United Kingdom ranks 19th of 46 groups.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.7% | 20.5% | 11.8% | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 7.8% | 23.0% | 15.1% | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 13.1% | 26.4% | 13.3% | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher high-technology exports, South Asia or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 29.2% against 18.1% in South Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in high-technology exports between South Asia and United Kingdom?
- 11.1%, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and United Kingdom?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do South Asia and United Kingdom rank globally for high-technology exports?
- South Asia ranks 20th and United Kingdom ranks 19th 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.