High-technology exports in Niger
Niger: High-technology 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 77th 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 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% |
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
- 74 United Arab Emirates 9.0% compare
- 75 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8.8% compare
- 76 Indonesia 8.7% compare
- 78 Slovenia 8.3% compare
- 79 Chile 8.3% compare
- 80 Central African Republic 8.3% compare
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)
- Food exports 4.1% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 7.3% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 1.90 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 68.06 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0878 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 25.33 % change on previous year (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 77th 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.