Canada High-Tech Exports
16.8%▲ +0.41 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Canada's high-technology exports as a share of manufactured exports rose to 16.78% in 2024 from 16.37% in 2023. The latest reading remains below the all-time high of 17.87% recorded in 2009. The series, which began in 2007, has a low of 14.10% in 2016.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.8% | 16.4% | 17.9%Dec 2009 | 14.1%Dec 2016 | 2007 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Goods Exports | 1.4% | 1.4% | 7.5% | 1.4% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| R&D Expenditure | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
High-Tech Exports in Canada averaged 15.6% from 2007 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 17.9% in Dec 2009 and a record low of 14.1% in Dec 2016. The series is reported yearly with history from 2007.
High-technology exports measure the value of products with high R&D intensity as a percentage of total manufactured exports. The indicator is reported annually, expressed as a percentage of manufactured exports. Data for Canada are available from 2007 onward.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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