High-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: High-technology exports was 34.6% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 2009–2017
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 34.6%, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 34.3% on the previous year and up 136,181.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 35.8% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2009.
Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 15th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
High-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 1.3% | +5024.1% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | -91.0% |
| 2012 | 35.8% | +30566.9% |
| 2013 | 35.1% | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 27.6% | -21.3% |
| 2015 | 23.3% | -15.8% |
| 2016 | 25.8% | +10.7% |
| 2017 | 34.6% | +34.3% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 34.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.7%, 2.4× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 34.6% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.7%, 4.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 22.9% | 0.1% | 35.8% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis
- 12 Kazakhstan 42.2% compare
- 13 Israel 37.2% compare
- 14 Korea 36.3% compare
- 16 Benin 30.5% compare
- 17 Switzerland 29.6% compare
- 18 Sao Tome and Principe 29.3% compare
More private sector data for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Merchandise trade 37.5% (2025)
- Food imports 25.4% (2017)
- Manufactures imports 71.1% (2017)
- Merchandise imports 410.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 13.5% (2017)
- Manufactures exports 86.4% (2017)
- Merchandise exports 34.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 724.61 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0287 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 9.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- High-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 34.6% in 2017, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 35.8% in 2012.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2009.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for high-technology exports?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 15th out of 175 countries with data for 2017.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is up 136,181.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.