High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 8.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Central African Republic, 2010–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
In 2024, high-technology exports in Central African Republic stood at 8.3%.
The figure is up 341.8% on the previous year and up 2,770.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Central African Republic peaked at 95.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.
That places Central African Republic 81st out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.6% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | -99.9% |
| 2012 | 1.4% | +4244.0% |
| 2013 | 0.3% | -79.5% |
| 2015 | 5.3% | +1722.1% |
| 2016 | 11.8% | +123.4% |
| 2017 | 22.1% | +87.5% |
| 2018 | 29.0% | +31.4% |
| 2019 | 95.6% | +229.5% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -99.3% |
| 2021 | 7.7% | +1043.2% |
| 2022 | 37.3% | +386.3% |
| 2023 | 1.9% | -95.0% |
| 2024 | 8.3% | +341.8% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 8.3% is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.2%, 3.8× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 8.3% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 3.8× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Central African Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +4244.0% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.9% | 0.0% | 95.6% | 9 |
| 2020s | 11.2% | 0.7% | 37.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More private sector data for Central African Republic
- Merchandise trade 27.0% (2025)
- Food imports 20.9% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 51.1% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 573.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 113.83 million current US$ (1994)
- Food exports 0.2% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 71.8% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 255.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 0 current US$ (1994)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 46.25 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Central African Republic?
- High-technology exports in Central African Republic was 8.3% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 95.6% in 2019.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
- How does Central African Republic rank for high-technology exports?
- Central African Republic ranks 81st out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,770.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 14 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data).
About this data
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.