High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 1.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Cape Verde, 2009–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
Cape Verde recorded 1.2% for high-technology exports in 2023.
The figure is down 66.9% on the previous year and up 1,194,950.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Cape Verde peaked at 3.5% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2009.
That places Cape Verde 150th out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.6% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 0.0% | -96.7% |
| 2019 | 1.3% | +1372456.1% |
| 2020 | 0.8% | -42.6% |
| 2021 | 2.0% | +168.1% |
| 2022 | 3.5% | +70.6% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | -66.9% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 1.2% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.1%, 19% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 1.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 52% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 6 |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
More private sector data for Cape Verde
- Merchandise trade 70.0% (2025)
- Food imports 32.6% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 50.8% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 2.04 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 328.28 million current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 86.4% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 13.6% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 96.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 916.62 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 182.05 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Cape Verde?
- High-technology exports in Cape Verde was 1.2% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5% in 2022.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2009.
- How does Cape Verde rank for high-technology exports?
- Cape Verde ranks 150th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.