High-technology exports in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: High-technology 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 80th 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 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% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.9% | 0.0% | 95.6% | 9 |
| 2020s | 11.2% | 0.7% | 37.3% | 5 |
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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)
- Food exports 0.2% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 71.8% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 255.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 46.25 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0832 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 110.74 % change on previous year (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 80th 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.
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About this data
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.