High-technology exports in Zambia
Zambia: High-technology exports was 23.42 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Zambia, 2008–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, high-technology exports in Zambia stood at 23.42 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 59.7% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Zambia peaked at 182.88 million current US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.60 million current US$, in 2010.
Zambia ranks 111th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.49 million current US$ | 4.00 million current US$ | 4.98 million current US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | 39.05 million current US$ | 2.60 million current US$ | 182.88 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.55 million current US$ | 8.75 million current US$ | 23.42 million current US$ | 5 |
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More private sector data for Zambia
- Merchandise trade 91.7% (2025)
- Food imports 7.8% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 64.4% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 13.17 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 8.7% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 14.1% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 13.31 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.38 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 48.3% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 31.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Zambia?
- High-technology exports in Zambia was 23.42 million current US$ in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 182.88 million current US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.60 million current US$ in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for high-technology exports?
- Zambia ranks 111th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.