High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Niger
Niger: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 8.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Niger, 2009–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-technology exports in Niger is 8.6%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 85.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Niger peaked at 60.3% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 5.6%, in 2019.
Niger ranks 79th of 175 countries on this measure, 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 17.4% | — |
| 2010 | 8.0% | -53.7% |
| 2011 | 5.8% | -27.7% |
| 2012 | 13.2% | +126.4% |
| 2013 | 57.7% | +337.7% |
| 2014 | 60.3% | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 15.9% | -73.7% |
| 2016 | 6.8% | -56.8% |
| 2017 | 18.3% | +167.7% |
| 2018 | 8.6% | -53.3% |
| 2019 | 5.6% | -34.0% |
| 2020 | 12.2% | +116.7% |
| 2021 | 32.4% | +164.4% |
| 2022 | 13.9% | -57.1% |
| 2023 | 9.0% | -35.4% |
| 2024 | 8.6% | -3.9% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 8.6% is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.2%, 3.9× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Niger's 8.6% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 3.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Niger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +337.7% | 13.2% | 57.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.4% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 20.0% | 5.6% | 60.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.2% | 8.6% | 32.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More private sector data for Niger
- Merchandise trade 21.3% (2025)
- Food imports 37.9% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 47.5% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 2.70 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 1.02 billion current US$ (2024)
- Food exports 4.1% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 7.3% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 1.90 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 221.76 million current US$ (2024)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 68.06 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Niger?
- High-technology exports in Niger was 8.6% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 60.3% in 2014.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.6% in 2019.
- How does Niger rank for high-technology exports?
- Niger ranks 79th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.