Saint Lucia: High tech exports, percent of manufactured exports
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| Saint Lucia |
High tech exports, percent of manufactured exports |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 9.33 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2012 - 2020 |
| Average | 8.08 |
| Min - Max | 4.56 - 14.34 |
| Source | The United Nations |
The latest value from 2020 is 9.33 percent, a decline from 10.53 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 10.65 percent, based on data from 156 countries. Historically, the average for Saint Lucia from 2012 to 2020 is 8.08 percent. The minimum value, 4.56 percent, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 14.34 percent was recorded in 2018.
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Definition: High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development expenditure | 0.27 | 1999 | percent |
| Information technology exports | 5.63 | 2020 | percent |
| High tech exports | 2.89 | 2020 | million U.S. dollars |
| High tech exports, percent of manufactured exports | 9.33 | 2020 | percent |
| Patent applications by residents | 2 | 2018 | patent applications |