High-technology exports in Mauritius
Mauritius: High-technology exports was 1.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Mauritius, 2008–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
Mauritius recorded 1.2% for high-technology exports in 2024.
That represents a change of up 20.0% on the previous year and up 3,973.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Mauritius peaked at 7.5% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2014.
That places Mauritius 149th out of 175 countries with data for 2024, 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 in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7.5% | — |
| 2009 | 2.0% | -73.1% |
| 2010 | 0.7% | -65.5% |
| 2011 | 0.8% | +15.4% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | +16.1% |
| 2013 | 0.6% | -38.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -94.8% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | +281.9% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 2.4% | +2098.5% |
| 2018 | 2.6% | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 2.1% | -17.5% |
| 2020 | 2.3% | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | -83.2% |
| 2022 | 2.1% | +435.2% |
| 2023 | 1.0% | -50.9% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | +20.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.7% | 2.0% | 7.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.0% | 2.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
More private sector data for Mauritius
- Merchandise trade 57.4% (2025)
- Food imports 21.2% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 54.2% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 6.94 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 50.9% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 46.1% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 2.34 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 1,883 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1449 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Mauritius?
- High-technology exports in Mauritius was 1.2% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 7.5% in 2008.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2014.
- How does Mauritius rank for high-technology exports?
- Mauritius ranks 149th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,973.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.