South Korea: High tech exports, percent of manufactured exports

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 South Korea

High tech exports, percent of manufactured exports

 Latest value 16.98
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2007 - 2022
 Average 30.94
 Min - Max 16.98 - 36.39
 Source The United Nations
The latest value from 2022 is 16.98 percent, a decline from 36.19 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 10.36 percent, based on data from 137 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 2007 to 2022 is 30.94 percent. The minimum value, 16.98 percent, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 36.39 percent was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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South Korea - High tech exports, percent of manufactured exports - Recent values chart

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South Korea - High tech exports, percent of manufactured exports - historical chart - 2007-2022




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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