Gabon High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Gabon's high-tech exports was 2.53% in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 42.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2025.
Overview
Gabon's high-tech exports stood at 2.53% in 2025, a rise of +0.76% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.53% by 2025. Gabon ranked 117th globally.
Gabon's high‑tech exports have collapsed from an all‑time peak of 25.28 % of total exports in 2010 to a striking trough of 0.96 % in 2013, before stabilising at a modest 2.53 % in 2025, placing the country 117th globally. The precipitous decline after 2010 reflects a combination of reduced investment in research and development and limited diversification of the export base, while the modest rebound since 2013 suggests incremental improvements in niche sectors such as telecommunications equipment and specialised minerals. Compared with peers of similar rank, Gabon’s 2025 figure of 2.53 % aligns closely with Uzbekistan’s 2.53 % and slightly trails Cabo Verde’s 2.70 %, indicating that regional performance remains broadly comparable. The trajectory will likely hinge on the government’s ability to attract foreign direct investment in high‑technology manufacturing and to strengthen linkages between universities and industry; sustained policy support could gradually lift the share of high‑tech exports above the current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.57% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.53% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.53% | +0.76% | #117 |
| 2023 | 1.77% | −2.13% | #128 |
| 2022 | 3.91% | +2.42% | #104 |
| 2021 | 1.48% | −0.91% | #129 |
| 2020 | 2.39% | +0.04% | #118 |
| 2019 | 2.35% | −0.65% | #116 |
| 2018 | 3.00% | −0.23% | #111 |
| 2017 | 3.23% | +1.65% | #117 |
| 2016 | 1.58% | +0.50% | #128 |
| 2015 | 1.08% | −0.55% | #130 |
| 2014 | 1.63% | +0.67% | #118 |
| 2013 | 0.96% | −3.26% | #126 |
| 2012 | 4.22% | −6.89% | #92 |
| 2011 | 11.11% | −14.17% | #46 |
| 2010 | 25.28% | – | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
Gabon's high-tech exports was 2.53% in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 42.6% increase from the previous year.
Gabon's high-tech exports peaked at 25.28% in 2010.
The lowest high-tech exports in Gabon was 0.96% in 2013.
Gabon ranks 117th globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gabon's high-tech exports is projected to reach 2.53% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of Gabon in 2025 was 2.53%. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_high-tech-exports,
title = {Gabon High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}