Bangladesh High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Bangladesh's high-tech exports was 0.54% in 2018, ranked 149th globally. This represents a 26.5% increase from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 2008–2018.
Overview
Bangladesh's high-tech exports stood at 0.54% in 2018, a rise of +0.11% from 2017. Bangladesh ranked 149th globally.
Bangladesh’s high‑tech exports have risen modestly over the past decade, moving from 0.44 in 2008 to an all‑time peak of 0.54 in 2018, which also represents the latest recorded value and places the country at 149th in the global ranking. The indicator experienced a sharp trough of 0.20 in 2011 before resuming an upward trajectory, reflecting the impact of limited domestic R&D capacity and the concentration of exports in low‑value textiles. By contrast, peer economies such as Saudi Arabia posted an identical 0.54 value in 2018, while Botswana recorded a higher 0.61, underscoring the competitive gap in advanced manufacturing. The gradual increase suggests that policy measures aimed at expanding technology parks, improving skill development, and attracting foreign direct investment could accelerate growth, potentially moving Bangladesh out of the lower tier of high‑tech exporters in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0.54% | +0.11% | #149 |
| 2017 | 0.43% | +0.18% | #153 |
| 2016 | 0.24% | −0.06% | #150 |
| 2015 | 0.31% | +0.01% | #149 |
| 2013 | 0.30% | −0.16% | #140 |
| 2012 | 0.46% | +0.27% | #129 |
| 2011 | 0.20% | −0.02% | #130 |
| 2010 | 0.21% | −0.09% | #126 |
| 2009 | 0.31% | −0.13% | #118 |
| 2008 | 0.44% | – | #101 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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
Bangladesh's high-tech exports was 0.54% in 2018. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 26.5% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's high-tech exports peaked at 0.54% in 2018.
The lowest high-tech exports in Bangladesh was 0.20% in 2011.
Bangladesh ranks 149th globally in high-tech exports as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The high-tech exports of Bangladesh in 2018 was 0.54%. This ranks 149th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_high-tech-exports,
title = {Bangladesh High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}