High-technology exports in Myanmar
Myanmar: High-technology exports was 5.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Myanmar, 2010–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 5.2% for high-technology exports in 2024.
That represents a change of up 76.5% on the previous year and up 729.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Myanmar peaked at 7.5% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2010.
That places Myanmar 102nd 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.2% | +7431.9% |
| 2012 | 1.0% | +401.9% |
| 2013 | 0.3% | -73.5% |
| 2014 | 0.6% | +133.7% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | -25.1% |
| 2016 | 7.5% | +1503.7% |
| 2017 | 6.0% | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 4.5% | -25.1% |
| 2019 | 2.8% | -39.1% |
| 2020 | 3.2% | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 5.1% | +59.8% |
| 2022 | 2.6% | -48.4% |
| 2023 | 2.9% | +12.7% |
| 2024 | 5.2% | +76.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.3% | 0.0% | 7.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.8% | 2.6% | 5.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More private sector data for Myanmar
- Merchandise trade 36.3% (2025)
- Food imports 9.7% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 52.6% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 14.33 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 36.7% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 35.7% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 15.30 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 278.9 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1873 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 2.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Myanmar?
- High-technology exports in Myanmar was 5.2% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 7.5% in 2016.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2010.
- How does Myanmar rank for high-technology exports?
- Myanmar ranks 102nd out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 729.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.