China vs Kiribati: Communications, computer, etc.
Communications, computer, etc. over time
- China
- Kiribati
How they compare
Kiribati currently reports 31.1% against 30.6% in China, a difference of 0.5%.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 33 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Kiribati ahead.
China ranks 79th and Kiribati ranks 77th of 197 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Kiribati in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Kiribati | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.7% | 34.6% | 16.9% | Kiribati |
| 1990s | 30.2% | 69.8% | 39.6% | Kiribati |
| 2000s | 25.3% | 24.4% | 0.9% | China |
| 2010s | 30.3% | 33.4% | 3.1% | Kiribati |
| 2020s | 34.8% | 42.5% | 7.7% | Kiribati |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher communications, computer, etc., China or Kiribati?
- Kiribati, at 31.1% against 30.6% in China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in communications, computer, etc. between China and Kiribati?
- 0.5%, with Kiribati ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Kiribati?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2025.
- How do China and Kiribati rank globally for communications, computer, etc.?
- China ranks 79th and Kiribati ranks 77th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.