High-technology exports in Rwanda
Rwanda: High-technology exports was 6.80 million current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Rwanda, 2009–2022
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 6.80 million current US$ for high-technology exports in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.6% on the previous year and up 519.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Rwanda peaked at 14.89 million current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.10 million current US$, in 2012.
Rwanda ranks 136th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.89 million current US$ | 14.89 million current US$ | 14.89 million current US$ | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.30 million current US$ | 1.10 million current US$ | 8.67 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.18 million current US$ | 5.22 million current US$ | 9.52 million current US$ | 3 |
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More private sector data for Rwanda
- Merchandise trade 45.9% (2025)
- Food imports 22.4% (2022)
- Manufactures imports 50.0% (2022)
- Merchandise imports 5.07 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 27.2% (2022)
- Manufactures exports 10.4% (2022)
- Merchandise exports 2.45 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 857.32 million current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 48.1% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 10.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Rwanda?
- High-technology exports in Rwanda was 6.80 million current US$ in 2022, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 14.89 million current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.10 million current US$ in 2012.
- How does Rwanda rank for high-technology exports?
- Rwanda ranks 136th out of 176 countries with data for 2022.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 519.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.