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United Kingdom: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)

In , United Kingdom's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 29.23.

That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 14.22 . United Kingdom ranks #15 globally out of 125 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 43.

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

Trend (2007–2024)

United Kingdom High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) trend 2008: Global financial crisis 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2014: Oil price collapse 2022: Russia–Ukraine war begins 2016: Brexit referendum
  • 2008 · Global financial crisis
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2014 · Oil price collapse
  • 2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins
  • 2016 · Brexit referendum

Highlights

Peak
29.23
Trough
20.47
1-year change
+1.2%
5-year change
+26.6%
+4.8% / yr
10-year change
+31.7%
+2.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)
29.2333
28.8917
27.1598
23.8654
23.0074
23.0942
22.3331
22.6195
23.5591
22.3336

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 United Kingdom's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in 2024?
In 2024, United Kingdom's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 29.23, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) rising or falling?
United Kingdom's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)?
In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #15 out of 125 countries reporting High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports).
How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 43.
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.