Costa Rica: High tech exports
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| Costa Rica |
High technology exports |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 1,921.49 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Measure | million U.S. dollars |
| Data availability | 2007 - 2022 |
| Average | 1,835.40 |
| Min - Max | 869.82 - 3,074.12 |
| Source | The United Nations |
The latest value from 2022 is 1921.49 million U.S. dollars, an increase from 1457.23 million U.S. dollars in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 21021.81 million U.S. dollars, based on data from 138 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 2007 to 2022 is 1835.4 million U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 869.82 million U.S. dollars, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 3074.12 million U.S. dollars was recorded in 2013.
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Definition: High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation index | 28.30 | 2024 | points |
| Research and development expenditure | 0.28 | 2021 | percent |
| Information technology exports | 0.83 | 2021 | percent |
| High tech exports | 1,921.49 | 2022 | million U.S. dollars |
| High tech exports, percent of manufactured exports | 20.43 | 2022 | percent |
| Patent applications by residents | 15 | 2021 | patent applications |