Cayman Islands High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Cayman Islands's high-tech exports was 68.98% in 2025, ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 19.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2020–2025.
Overview
Cayman Islands's high-tech exports stood at 68.98% in 2025, a decline of +16.54% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.98% by 2025. Cayman Islands ranked 2nd globally.
Cayman Islands’ high‑tech exports registered 68.98 in 2025, placing the jurisdiction second worldwide according to World Bank data. The figure represents a modest decline from the all‑time peak of 85.52 recorded in 2024, yet it remains markedly higher than the all‑time trough of 47.70 reached in 2023, underscoring the volatility of this sector over the six‑year coverage period. Compared with peer economies, Hong Kong SAR posted 76.23, while Ireland recorded 62.85, indicating that the Cayman Islands outperforms many established high‑tech exporters despite its small size. The post‑peak contraction may reflect shifting global demand for financial‑services‑linked technology or the impact of regulatory adjustments affecting offshore innovation hubs. Continued diversification of the domestic tech ecosystem and sustained investment in research and development could stabilise the upward trajectory, potentially restoring export levels to near‑peak values in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 71.34% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 70.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 68.98% | - | - |
| 2025 | 68.98% | −16.54% | #2 |
| 2024 | 85.52% | +37.82% | #1 |
| 2023 | 47.70% | −8.95% | #6 |
| 2022 | 56.65% | −11.12% | #5 |
| 2021 | 67.77% | −1.83% | #3 |
| 2020 | 69.60% | – | #2 |
Analysis
Cayman Islands's high-tech exports was 68.98% in 2025, a decline of −16.54% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 68.98% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cayman Islands's high-tech exports was 68.98% in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 19.3% decrease from the previous year.
Cayman Islands's high-tech exports peaked at 85.52% in 2024.
The lowest high-tech exports in Cayman Islands was 47.70% in 2023.
Cayman Islands ranks 2nd globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cayman Islands's high-tech exports is projected to reach 68.98% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of Cayman Islands in 2025 was 68.98%. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Cayman Islands High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cayman-islands/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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