High-technology exports in Gambia
Gambia: High-technology exports was 3.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Gambia, 2011–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
In 2024, high-technology exports in Gambia stood at 3.3%.
That represents a change of up 42.9% on the previous year and up 8,073.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Gambia peaked at 4.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2014.
That places Gambia 115th 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 Gambia, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.2% | -95.7% |
| 2013 | 3.4% | +1854.8% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 1.1% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | — |
| 2018 | 1.7% | +383.2% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | -97.6% |
| 2020 | 0.9% | +2065.1% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | -99.9% |
| 2022 | 3.2% | +436392.7% |
| 2023 | 2.3% | -27.1% |
| 2024 | 3.3% | +42.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.0% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More private sector data for Gambia
- Merchandise trade 54.3% (2025)
- Food imports 22.0% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 44.7% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 894.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 90.7% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 1.0% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 514.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 182.13 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1982 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 41.6 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Gambia?
- High-technology exports in Gambia was 3.3% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.0% in 2011.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2014.
- How does Gambia rank for high-technology exports?
- Gambia ranks 115th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Gambia 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.