High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 2.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Zimbabwe, 2008–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-technology exports in Zimbabwe is 2.8%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 44.1% on the previous year and up 91.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Zimbabwe peaked at 14.4% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2021.
Zimbabwe ranks 127th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14.4% | — |
| 2009 | 2.8% | -80.5% |
| 2010 | 1.9% | -30.3% |
| 2011 | 2.8% | +42.4% |
| 2012 | 6.2% | +124.2% |
| 2013 | 2.9% | -52.7% |
| 2014 | 1.5% | -50.3% |
| 2015 | 3.3% | +124.2% |
| 2016 | 5.2% | +57.6% |
| 2017 | 2.6% | -49.9% |
| 2018 | 2.1% | -20.2% |
| 2019 | 4.9% | +139.8% |
| 2020 | 2.4% | -51.8% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | -55.8% |
| 2022 | 1.5% | +40.2% |
| 2023 | 1.9% | +31.5% |
| 2024 | 2.8% | +44.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 2.8% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.1%, 91% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 2.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 1.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.6% | 2.8% | 14.4% | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 1.5% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More private sector data for Zimbabwe
- Merchandise trade 38.7% (2025)
- Food imports 19.0% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 58.3% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 10.11 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 1.59 billion current US$ (2024)
- Food exports 21.6% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 6.7% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 9.71 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 438.49 million current US$ (2024)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 572.66 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Zimbabwe?
- High-technology exports in Zimbabwe was 2.8% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 14.4% in 2008.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2021.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for high-technology exports?
- Zimbabwe ranks 127th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.