High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Mozambique
Mozambique: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 3.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Mozambique, 2012–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
In 2024, high-technology exports in Mozambique stood at 3.6%.
That represents a change of up 32.4% on the previous year and down 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Mozambique peaked at 24.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2020.
That places Mozambique 114th 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24.7% | — |
| 2013 | 13.6% | -44.9% |
| 2014 | 5.7% | -58.0% |
| 2015 | 11.7% | +104.1% |
| 2016 | 1.6% | -86.1% |
| 2017 | 10.7% | +560.8% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | -59.9% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | -74.8% |
| 2020 | 0.8% | -22.0% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | +89.4% |
| 2022 | 3.2% | +98.8% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | -13.7% |
| 2024 | 3.6% | +32.4% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 3.6% is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.2%, 1.6× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 3.6% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 1.6× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Mozambique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +560.8% | 1.6% | 10.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.2% | 1.1% | 24.7% | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More private sector data for Mozambique
- Merchandise trade 77.5% (2025)
- Food imports 22.2% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 51.0% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 9.21 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 2.41 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 12.4% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 4.9% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 8.10 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.23 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 227.33 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Mozambique?
- High-technology exports in Mozambique was 3.6% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 24.7% in 2012.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2020.
- How does Mozambique rank for high-technology exports?
- Mozambique ranks 114th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.