High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 0.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2015–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-technology exports in Democratic Republic of Congo is 0.2%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 72.4% on the previous year and down 92.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2.6% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2021.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 166th of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.6% | — |
| 2016 | 0.3% | -88.1% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | -40.6% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | +33.6% |
| 2019 | 0.8% | +217.6% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | -35.2% |
| 2021 | 0.1% | -84.6% |
| 2022 | 0.7% | +824.3% |
| 2023 | 0.2% | -72.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.2% is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.2%, 9% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 9% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% | 5 |
| 2020s | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More private sector data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Merchandise trade 66.1% (2025)
- Food imports 10.5% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 62.6% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 28.10 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 4.59 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 1.3% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 15.4% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 32.10 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 529.41 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 284.49 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- High-technology exports in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.2% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.6% in 2015.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2021.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for high-technology exports?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 166th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.