High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Tanzania
Tanzania: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 3.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Tanzania, 2008–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-technology exports in Tanzania is 3.0%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.7% on the previous year and down 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Tanzania peaked at 10.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2015.
That places Tanzania 121st 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 (% of manufactured exports) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2.3% | — |
| 2009 | 3.6% | +58.3% |
| 2010 | 4.0% | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 5.7% | +43.0% |
| 2012 | 10.7% | +87.8% |
| 2013 | 6.1% | -42.5% |
| 2014 | 3.4% | -44.9% |
| 2015 | 0.8% | -75.9% |
| 2016 | 2.3% | +184.0% |
| 2017 | 2.6% | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 6.9% | +169.4% |
| 2019 | 1.3% | -81.4% |
| 2020 | 2.7% | +109.2% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | -37.4% |
| 2022 | 1.7% | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 5.1% | +197.5% |
| 2024 | 3.0% | -40.7% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 3.0% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.1%, 97% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Tanzania'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 | 2.9% | 2.3% | 3.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 0.8% | 10.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More private sector data for Tanzania
- Merchandise trade 27.5% (2025)
- Food imports 8.2% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 73.7% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 14.81 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 2.70 billion current US$ (2024)
- Food exports 31.0% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 11.4% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 9.96 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 6.80 billion current US$ (2024)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 141.13 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Tanzania?
- High-technology exports in Tanzania was 3.0% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 10.7% in 2012.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2015.
- How does Tanzania rank for high-technology exports?
- Tanzania ranks 121st out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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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High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.