Least developed countries vs Saudi Arabia: ICT goods imports
Least developed countries
2.8%
in 2019
Saudi Arabia
7.0%
in 2024
Least developed countries rank
42nd
Saudi Arabia rank
37th
ICT goods imports over time
- Least developed countries
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 7.0% against 2.8% in Least developed countries, a difference of 4.2%.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 2.5 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 42nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 37th of 47 groups.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 3.0% | 7.4% | 4.4% | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher ict goods imports, Least developed countries or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 7.0% against 2.8% in Least developed countries as of 2024.
- What is the difference in ict goods imports between Least developed countries and Saudi Arabia?
- 4.2%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Saudi Arabia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2019.
- How do Least developed countries and Saudi Arabia rank globally for ict goods imports?
- Least developed countries ranks 42nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 37th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNCTADstat database, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), published as ICT goods imports (% total goods imports). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Information and communication technology goods imports include computers and peripheral equipment, communication equipment, consumer electronic equipment, electronic components, and other information and technology goods (miscellaneous).