High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Palestine
Palestine: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 1.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Palestine, 2007–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
In 2023, high-technology exports in Palestine stood at 1.8%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 46.9% on the previous year and up 1,844.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Palestine peaked at 3.0% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2013.
That places Palestine 137th out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Palestine, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1.0% | — |
| 2008 | 1.3% | +27.7% |
| 2009 | 1.9% | +47.8% |
| 2010 | 3.0% | +62.0% |
| 2011 | 0.2% | -93.1% |
| 2012 | 0.3% | +51.8% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | -70.1% |
| 2014 | 0.2% | +147.1% |
| 2015 | 1.0% | +310.7% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | -25.4% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | +38.2% |
| 2019 | 0.9% | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 1.7% | +87.9% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | -5.7% |
| 2022 | 1.3% | -21.6% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | +46.9% |
Palestine compared with similar countries
- Palestine's 1.8% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.1%, 60% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Palestine's 1.8% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.4%, 55% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Palestine
More private sector data for Palestine
- Food imports 30.9% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 45.9% (2023)
- Commercial service imports 1.23 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 21.4% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 63.3% (2023)
- Commercial service exports 558.70 million current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 47.1% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 8.6% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 64.7% (2025)
- Commercial service exports (current US$), per capita 103.2 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Palestine?
- High-technology exports in Palestine was 1.8% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 3.0% in 2010.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2013.
- How does Palestine rank for high-technology exports?
- Palestine ranks 137th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,844.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palestine 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.