Costa Rica High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Costa Rica's high-tech exports was 26.80% in 2025, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 17.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
Costa Rica's high-tech exports stood at 26.80% in 2025, a rise of +3.94% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 26.80% by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 23rd globally.
Costa Rica’s high‑tech exports have fallen sharply from an all‑time peak of 45.44 in 2007 to a trough of 15.68 in 2020, before a modest rebound to 26.80 in 2025, placing the country 23rd globally. The 2025 figure is comparable to peer nations such as Norway (27.06) and Australia (27.09), but remains below the United States (24.71) and well above Benin (26.49). Over the 19‑year coverage period, the decline after 2007 reflects a contraction in the nation’s technology‑intensive manufacturing base, while the recent recovery suggests the effectiveness of policies aimed at strengthening research and development and attracting foreign direct investment in advanced sectors. Continued investment in skilled labor, digital infrastructure, and export‑oriented innovation will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with leading high‑tech exporters.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 31.11% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 28.96% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 26.80% | - | - |
| 2025 | 26.80% | +3.94% | #23 |
| 2024 | 22.86% | −1.32% | #24 |
| 2023 | 24.18% | +2.20% | #21 |
| 2022 | 21.97% | +5.01% | #26 |
| 2021 | 16.97% | +1.29% | #34 |
| 2020 | 15.68% | −1.88% | #35 |
| 2019 | 17.56% | −0.90% | #31 |
| 2018 | 18.47% | −0.03% | #30 |
| 2017 | 18.50% | +0.05% | #33 |
| 2016 | 18.44% | +1.46% | #34 |
| 2015 | 16.98% | −19.52% | #37 |
| 2014 | 36.51% | −6.94% | #5 |
| 2013 | 43.44% | +3.65% | #4 |
| 2012 | 39.79% | −1.21% | #5 |
| 2011 | 41.00% | +0.85% | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1995. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw high-tech exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's high-tech exports was 26.80% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 17.2% increase from the previous year.
Costa Rica's high-tech exports peaked at 45.44% in 2007.
The lowest high-tech exports in Costa Rica was 15.68% in 2020.
Costa Rica ranks 23rd globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Costa Rica's high-tech exports is projected to reach 26.80% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of Costa Rica in 2025 was 26.80%. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_high-tech-exports,
title = {Costa Rica High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}