High-technology exports in Niger
Niger: High-technology exports was 6.30 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Niger, 2009–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, high-technology exports in Niger stood at 6.30 million current US$.
The figure is up 141.9% on the previous year and down 91.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Niger peaked at 72.92 million current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.84 million current US$, in 2019.
Niger ranks 137th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports in Niger, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4.86 million current US$ | — |
| 2010 | 4.57 million current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 3.29 million current US$ | -28.2% |
| 2012 | 4.74 million current US$ | +44.2% |
| 2013 | 53.49 million current US$ | +1029.1% |
| 2014 | 72.92 million current US$ | +36.3% |
| 2015 | 11.88 million current US$ | -83.7% |
| 2016 | 4.11 million current US$ | -65.4% |
| 2017 | 17.74 million current US$ | +331.7% |
| 2018 | 5.85 million current US$ | -67.1% |
| 2019 | 1.84 million current US$ | -68.6% |
| 2020 | 8.77 million current US$ | +377.2% |
| 2021 | 12.80 million current US$ | +45.9% |
| 2022 | 5.92 million current US$ | -53.7% |
| 2023 | 2.60 million current US$ | -56.1% |
| 2024 | 6.30 million current US$ | +141.9% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 6.30 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.30 million current US$, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Niger's 6.30 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.91 million current US$, 80% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where High-technology exports in Niger changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +1029.1% | 4.74 million current US$ | 53.49 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.86 million current US$ | 4.86 million current US$ | 4.86 million current US$ | 1 |
| 2010s | 18.04 million current US$ | 1.84 million current US$ | 72.92 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.28 million current US$ | 2.60 million current US$ | 12.80 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More private sector data for Niger
- Merchandise trade 21.3% (2025)
- Food imports 37.9% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 47.5% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 2.70 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 4.1% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 7.3% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 1.90 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 68.06 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0878 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 25.33 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Niger?
- High-technology exports in Niger was 6.30 million current US$ in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 72.92 million current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.84 million current US$ in 2019.
- How does Niger rank for high-technology exports?
- Niger ranks 137th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.