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South Africa: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)

In , South Africa's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 5.71.

That's up 15.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 14.22 . South Africa ranks #76 globally out of 125 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 24.

Source: World Bank Open Data (TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2007–2024)

South Africa High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) trend 2008: Global financial crisis 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2014: Oil price collapse 2022: Russia–Ukraine war begins
  • 2008 · Global financial crisis
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2014 · Oil price collapse
  • 2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak
7.41
Trough
4.90
1-year change
+15.2%
5-year change
+16.6%
+3.1% / yr
10-year change
-14.3%
-1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)
5.7092
4.9555
5.5220
5.5476
5.6217
4.8955
5.2733
5.6798
6.6571
7.4065

About High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)

High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.

Indicator code: TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZSCategory: Trade & Finance

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in 2024?
In 2024, South Africa's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 5.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) rising or falling?
South Africa's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) rose 15.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Africa rank globally on High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)?
In 2024, South Africa ranked #76 out of 125 countries reporting High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports).
How does South Africa's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) compare to the world average?
The global average for High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in 2024 was 14.22, so South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 24.
What is High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) and how is it measured?
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS), CC BY 4.0.