Australia High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Australia's high-tech exports was 27.09% in 2025, ranked 21st globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
Australia's high-tech exports stood at 27.09% in 2025, a rise of +1.93% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 27.09% by 2025. Australia ranked 21st globally.
Australia’s high‑tech exports have more than doubled over the 19‑year span from 2007 to 2025, rising from 14.54 to a peak of 27.09 in 2025, which places the country at 21st in the global ranking. This acceleration reflects a sustained shift toward advanced manufacturing and digital services, narrowing the gap with peers such as Thailand (27.31) and Norway (27.06) that occupy adjacent positions. The trough in 2007 coincided with a period of limited investment in research and development, whereas the 2025 peak aligns with expanded government incentives for innovation and stronger participation in regional value chains. The upward trajectory suggests that continued policy support for high‑value R&D, coupled with diversification into emerging technologies, could further lift Australia’s share of high‑tech exports and potentially move it into the top‑20 bracket in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 29.14% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 28.12% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 27.09% | - | - |
| 2025 | 27.09% | +1.93% | #21 |
| 2024 | 25.16% | −0.10% | #19 |
| 2023 | 25.26% | −0.57% | #20 |
| 2022 | 25.83% | +3.44% | #20 |
| 2021 | 22.39% | +0.92% | #21 |
| 2020 | 21.48% | +0.26% | #25 |
| 2019 | 21.22% | +3.08% | #24 |
| 2018 | 18.14% | +0.04% | #32 |
| 2017 | 18.10% | −2.53% | #35 |
| 2016 | 20.63% | +0.94% | #31 |
| 2015 | 19.69% | +0.70% | #26 |
| 2014 | 19.00% | +0.99% | #27 |
| 2013 | 18.01% | +0.72% | #25 |
| 2012 | 17.29% | −0.67% | #31 |
| 2011 | 17.95% | +1.44% | #31 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw high-tech exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's high-tech exports was 27.09% in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from the previous year.
Australia's high-tech exports peaked at 27.09% in 2025.
The lowest high-tech exports in Australia was 14.54% in 2007.
Australia ranks 21st globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Australia's high-tech exports is projected to reach 27.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of Australia in 2025 was 27.09%. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_australia_high-tech-exports,
title = {Australia High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/australia/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}