High-technology exports in Suriname
Suriname: High-technology exports was 10.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Suriname, 2010–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-technology exports in Suriname is 10.4%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 222.9% on the previous year and down 30.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Suriname peaked at 25.1% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2020.
That places Suriname 64th 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 Suriname, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.2% | — |
| 2011 | 6.9% | -51.2% |
| 2012 | 25.1% | +261.7% |
| 2013 | 10.9% | -56.6% |
| 2014 | 14.9% | +37.2% |
| 2015 | 10.8% | -27.6% |
| 2016 | 20.0% | +85.3% |
| 2017 | 8.3% | -58.7% |
| 2018 | 5.8% | -29.7% |
| 2019 | 12.5% | +115.1% |
| 2020 | 2.5% | -79.9% |
| 2021 | 4.6% | +84.5% |
| 2022 | 11.4% | +144.9% |
| 2023 | 3.2% | -71.7% |
| 2024 | 10.4% | +222.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.0% | 5.8% | 25.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.4% | 2.5% | 11.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
More private sector data for Suriname
- Merchandise trade 108.1% (2025)
- Food imports 15.5% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 70.7% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 2.20 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 6.4% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 9.1% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 2.69 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 4,204 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5947 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 81.27 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Suriname?
- High-technology exports in Suriname was 10.4% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 25.1% in 2012.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2020.
- How does Suriname rank for high-technology exports?
- Suriname ranks 64th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname 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.