High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Canada
Canada: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 16.1% in 2024. ▬ Flat
High-technology exports in Canada, 2007–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
In 2024, high-technology exports in Canada stood at 16.1%.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Canada peaked at 17.9% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 14.1%, in 2016.
That places Canada 48th out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Canada, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 14.8% | — |
| 2008 | 15.2% | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 17.9% | +17.7% |
| 2010 | 15.5% | -13.3% |
| 2011 | 14.7% | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 15.6% | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 15.5% | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 14.7% | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 14.8% | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 14.1% | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 14.3% | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 15.4% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 17.1% | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 16.8% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 16.3% | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 15.1% | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 16.4% | +8.1% |
| 2024 | 16.1% | -1.4% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 16.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.7%, 1.1× the median. (68 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.9% | 14.8% | 17.9% | 3 |
| 2010s | 15.2% | 14.1% | 17.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.2% | 15.1% | 16.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More private sector data for Canada
- Merchandise trade 48.8% (2025)
- Food imports 9.5% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 74.9% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 577.44 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 168.75 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 13.6% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 40.3% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 554.68 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 170.93 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 13,317 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Canada?
- High-technology exports in Canada was 16.1% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 17.9% in 2009.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.1% in 2016.
- How does Canada rank for high-technology exports?
- Canada ranks 48th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.