South Korea High-Tech Exports
36.3%▲ +5.98 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
High-technology exports accounted for 36.26% of manufactured exports in 2024, up from 30.28% in 2023. The reading was just below the series record of 36.39% set in 2018 and well above the all-time low of 28.21% recorded in 2011. Data are available from 2007.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.3% | 30.3% | 36.4%Dec 2018 | 28.2%Dec 2011 | 2007 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Goods Exports | 28.3% | 22.8% | 34.4% | 16.4% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| R&D Expenditure | 4.9% | 4.8% | 4.9% | 1.9% | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
High-Tech Exports in South Korea averaged 32.3% from 2007 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 36.4% in Dec 2018 and a record low of 28.2% in Dec 2011. The series is reported yearly with history from 2007.
High-technology exports measure the share of products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, and scientific instruments, in a country's total manufactured exports. The indicator is expressed as a percentage of manufactured exports and reported on an annual basis. The series spans 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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