Costa Rica: Information technology exports
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| Costa Rica |
Information technology exports, percent of total goods exports |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 0.83 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2000 - 2021 |
| Average | 15.39 |
| Min - Max | 0.65 - 30.29 |
| Source | The United Nations |
The latest value from 2021 is 0.83 percent, an increase from 0.71 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 4.19 percent, based on data from 130 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 2000 to 2021 is 15.39 percent. The minimum value, 0.65 percent, was reached in 2016 while the maximum of 30.29 percent was recorded in 2000.
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Definition: Information and communication technology goods exports include computers and peripheral equipment, communication equipment, consumer electronic equipment, electronic components, and other information and technology goods (miscellaneous).
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation index | 27.85 | 2023 | 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 |