South Africa—High-Technology Exports (USD)
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #47 of 169
Latest Value
$2.45B
2024
YoY Change
+10.8%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#47
of 169 countries
Maximum
$2.86B
2012
Minimum
$1.48B
2009
CAGR
+1.4%
18 years
Last
$2.45B
Previous
$2.22B
Highest
$2.86B
Lowest
$1.48B
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.45B | +10.8% |
| 2023 | $2.22B | -11.2% |
| 2022 | $2.49B | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $2.42B | +31.8% |
| 2020 | $1.84B | +0.1% |
| 2019 | $1.83B | -12.4% |
| 2018 | $2.09B | -4.8% |
| 2017 | $2.20B | -8.3% |
| 2016 | $2.40B | -14.7% |
| 2015 | $2.81B | +0.1% |
| 2014 | $2.81B | +7.3% |
| 2013 | $2.62B | -8.6% |
| 2012 | $2.86B | +4.2% |
| 2011 | $2.75B | +9.9% |
| 2010 | $2.50B | +68.5% |
| 2009 | $1.48B | -29.0% |
| 2008 | $2.09B | +8.1% |
| 2007 | $1.93B |
Top Countries — High-Technology Exports (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $856.76B | 2024 |
| 2 | Hong Kong SAR, China | $422.35B | 2024 |
| 3 | Germany | $246.64B | 2024 |
| 4 | United States | $232.91B | 2024 |
| 5 | Singapore | $223.59B | 2024 |
| 6 | Korea, Rep. | $216.20B | 2024 |
| 7 | Malaysia | $134.79B | 2024 |
| 8 | Viet Nam | $132.78B | 2023 |
| 9 | Ireland | $117.64B | 2024 |
| 10 | France | $116.59B | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.
Methodology
Data compiled by Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), uri: comtrade.un.org, publisher: UN Statistics Division; World Integrated Trade Solution system (WITS), World Bank (WB), uri: https://wits.worldbank.org/.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →