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)
- 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.ZS • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS), CC BY 4.0.