Bhutan High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Bhutan's high-tech exports was -0.03% in 2025, ranked 156th globally. This represents a 352.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
Bhutan's high-tech exports stood at -0.03% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.03% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 156th globally.
Bhutan's high-tech exports have experienced a downward trend over the past 13 years, with a notable peak in 2007 at 0.75. This figure is comparable to those of Macao SAR, China, which also reported a high-tech export value of 0.00 in 2025. In contrast, Bhutan's high-tech exports have continued to decline, reaching a low of -0.03 in 2025, ranking 156th globally. The decline in high-tech exports may be attributed to the country's limited technological advancements and lack of investment in research and development. Bhutan's reliance on service-based industries, such as tourism, has also contributed to the decline in high-tech exports. To reverse this trend, Bhutan may need to invest in education and vocational training to develop a skilled workforce, as well as implement policies to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the high-tech sector. A shift towards a more diversified economy, with a greater emphasis on technology and manufacturing, could potentially alter the trajectory of Bhutan's high-tech exports.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.04% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.03% | −0.04% | #156 |
| 2023 | 0.01% | −0.00% | #157 |
| 2022 | 0.01% | −0.07% | #159 |
| 2020 | 0.08% | +0.02% | #158 |
| 2019 | 0.06% | −0.04% | #156 |
| 2018 | 0.09% | −0.39% | #158 |
| 2017 | 0.49% | +0.46% | #152 |
| 2012 | 0.02% | +0.02% | #143 |
| 2011 | 0.00% | −0.14% | #141 |
| 2010 | 0.14% | −0.08% | #130 |
| 2009 | 0.22% | +0.09% | #121 |
| 2008 | 0.13% | −0.62% | #103 |
| 2007 | 0.75% | – | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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
Bhutan's high-tech exports was -0.03% in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 352.7% decrease from the previous year.
Bhutan's high-tech exports peaked at 0.75% in 2007.
The lowest high-tech exports in Bhutan was -0.03% in 2025.
Bhutan ranks 156th globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's high-tech exports is projected to reach -0.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of Bhutan in 2025 was -0.03%. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_high-tech-exports,
title = {Bhutan High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}