High-technology exports in Jamaica
Jamaica: High-technology exports was 2.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Jamaica, 2008–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-technology exports in Jamaica is 2.6%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 79.9% on the previous year and down 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Jamaica peaked at 8.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2015.
That places Jamaica 129th out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.0% | — |
| 2009 | 1.9% | -34.8% |
| 2010 | 3.0% | +54.4% |
| 2011 | 7.3% | +146.8% |
| 2012 | 2.1% | -71.6% |
| 2013 | 3.6% | +71.5% |
| 2014 | 4.6% | +28.2% |
| 2015 | 1.0% | -77.3% |
| 2016 | 4.1% | +298.4% |
| 2017 | 5.7% | +39.0% |
| 2018 | 8.0% | +39.0% |
| 2019 | 4.2% | -47.7% |
| 2020 | 2.4% | -43.7% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 1.5% | -40.5% |
| 2023 | 2.6% | +79.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.4% | 1.9% | 3.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 1.0% | 8.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More private sector data for Jamaica
- Merchandise trade 41.3% (2025)
- Food imports 20.5% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 51.4% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 7.68 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 30.4% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 3.0% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 1.69 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 595.33 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0744 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate -9.53 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Jamaica?
- High-technology exports in Jamaica was 2.6% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 8.0% in 2018.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2015.
- How does Jamaica rank for high-technology exports?
- Jamaica ranks 129th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.