Cameroon High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Cameroon's high-tech exports was 0.82% in 2025, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 61.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2013–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's high-tech exports stood at 0.82% in 2025, a decline of +1.28% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.82% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 141st globally.
Cameroon's high-tech exports have experienced significant fluctuations over the past decade, with a notable peak of 7.03 in 2018 and a trough of 0.82 in 2025. At the latter value, the country ranks 141 globally, trailing behind peer nations such as Brunei Darussalam at 0.90. Between 2013 and 2018, Cameroon's high-tech exports grew substantially, increasing by over 2.8 times, indicating a period of expansion in the sector. However, the subsequent decline to 2025 suggests a reversal of this trend. The downward trajectory from the peak year to the current value signifies a concerning decline in the country's capacity to export high-tech goods. This trend could be influenced by a range of factors, including shifts in global trade policies, domestic investment in research and development, and technological advancements. A sustained increase in investment in the sector could potentially alter the trajectory of Cameroon's high-tech exports.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.24% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.82% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.82% | −1.28% | #141 |
| 2023 | 2.10% | −1.19% | #121 |
| 2022 | 3.29% | +1.14% | #109 |
| 2021 | 2.15% | −0.93% | #115 |
| 2020 | 3.08% | −2.04% | #107 |
| 2019 | 5.12% | −1.91% | #94 |
| 2018 | 7.03% | +1.01% | #73 |
| 2017 | 6.02% | +0.40% | #89 |
| 2016 | 5.62% | +0.76% | #90 |
| 2015 | 4.86% | −1.98% | #95 |
| 2014 | 6.84% | +3.64% | #75 |
| 2013 | 3.20% | – | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon 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
Cameroon's high-tech exports was 0.82% in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 61.1% decrease from the previous year.
Cameroon's high-tech exports peaked at 7.03% in 2018.
The lowest high-tech exports in Cameroon was 0.82% in 2025.
Cameroon ranks 141st globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's high-tech exports is projected to reach 0.82% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of Cameroon in 2025 was 0.82%. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_high-tech-exports,
title = {Cameroon High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}