High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Senegal
Senegal: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 3.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Senegal, 2008–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
In 2024, high-technology exports in Senegal stood at 3.0%.
That represents a change of up 89.7% on the previous year and up 66.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Senegal peaked at 13.6% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2020.
Senegal ranks 120th 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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5.8% | — |
| 2009 | 13.6% | +134.6% |
| 2010 | 1.9% | -86.3% |
| 2011 | 0.9% | -51.9% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 1.5% | +70.8% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | +23.7% |
| 2015 | 3.7% | +104.8% |
| 2016 | 2.7% | -27.5% |
| 2017 | 2.2% | -20.4% |
| 2018 | 2.8% | +29.9% |
| 2019 | 0.9% | -66.7% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -20.5% |
| 2021 | 1.9% | +152.5% |
| 2022 | 2.3% | +22.4% |
| 2023 | 1.6% | -30.2% |
| 2024 | 3.0% | +89.7% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 3.0% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.1%, 98% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 3.0% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 1.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.7% | 5.8% | 13.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.9% | 0.9% | 3.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 0.7% | 3.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More private sector data for Senegal
- Merchandise trade 60.0% (2025)
- Food imports 19.0% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 46.4% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 11.95 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 4.02 billion current US$ (2023)
- Food exports 21.6% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 22.3% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 10.24 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.27 billion current US$ (2023)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 541.04 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Senegal?
- High-technology exports in Senegal was 3.0% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 13.6% in 2009.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2020.
- How does Senegal rank for high-technology exports?
- Senegal ranks 120th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.