Ranked: The Top Countries for Tech Services Exports

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November 6, 2026 5:39 pm

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Who Leads the World in Tech Services Exports?

Key Takeaways

• Ireland leads the ranking with $301.7 billion in ICT service exports.

• India ranks second at $200.3 billion, nearly twice the U.S. total of $102.3 billion.

• European countries account for 12 of the top 20 positions.

Technology services are a major part of global trade, with countries exporting billions of dollars in computer, telecommunications, and information services.

This visualization, created in partnership with Adobe, highlights the top 10 countries by information and communication technology (ICT) service exports, using data from the World Bank. The table below expands the ranking to 20 countries.

Ireland Leads in Tech Services Exports

The top three exporters each generate more than $100 billion in tech services exports, setting them apart from the rest of the ranking.

Here is a table showing the top 20 countries by information and communication technology (ICT) service exports, measured in billions of U.S. dollars:

RankCountryICT Service Exports (US$ billions)

1Ireland 301.7

2India 200.3

3United States (U.S.) 102.3

4China 73.6

5United Kingdom (UK) 65.0

6Israel 59.8

7Germany 59.4

8Singapore 33.6

9Netherlands 29.3

10France 29.3

11Sweden 27.2

12Spain 26.6

13Switzerland 25.1

14Canada 24.8

15Belgium 23.8

16Poland 22.1

17South Korea 18.7

18Japan 14.7

19Finland 14.3

20Austria 13.6

Data for Ireland and the Netherlands are from 2024.

Ireland tops the ranking with $301.7 billion in ICT service exports. India follows with $200.3 billion, ahead of the United States at $102.3 billion. Ireland’s total is roughly three times that of the U.S., while India’s total is nearly twice, putting it well ahead of China, which recorded $73.6 billion.

What the Rankings Reveal About Tech Services Trade

Europe also has a strong presence, accounting for 12 of the top 20 positions. Singapore ranks eighth at $33.6 billion, making it the highest-ranked country in Southeast Asia.

The figures highlight how concentrated ICT service exports are among a handful of leading economies. Ireland and India alone recorded more than $500 billion combined.

ICT service exports cover services sold internationally, rather than physical products such as computers and smartphones.

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