Portugal High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Portugal's high-tech exports was 6.70% in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
Portugal's high-tech exports stood at 6.70% in 2025, a decline of +0.07% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.70% by 2025. Portugal ranked 83rd globally.
Portugal's high-tech exports have witnessed a significant fluctuation in the past two decades. The country's high-tech exports peaked at 8.60 in 2007, a year when many economies were experiencing a surge in technological advancements. However, the 2008 financial crisis led to a sharp decline, with high-tech exports bottoming out at 4.07 in 2010, a 52.9% drop from the peak. Since then, Portugal's high-tech exports have shown a gradual recovery, but at a slower pace than its peer countries. Currently, Portugal ranks 83 globally with high-tech exports valued at 6.70. This is slightly lower than Ukraine's 6.80, which has been steadily increasing. To reverse the current trend of slow growth, Portugal would need to invest in research and development, enhance its digital infrastructure, and foster a more competitive business environment, similar to that of Aruba, which has consistently ranked higher in high-tech exports.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 6.66% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.68% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.70% | −0.07% | #83 |
| 2024 | 6.77% | +0.06% | #71 |
| 2023 | 6.71% | −0.28% | #77 |
| 2022 | 6.99% | +0.74% | #80 |
| 2021 | 6.25% | −0.86% | #79 |
| 2020 | 7.11% | +0.17% | #76 |
| 2019 | 6.94% | +1.66% | #75 |
| 2018 | 5.28% | −0.70% | #91 |
| 2017 | 5.99% | +0.18% | #90 |
| 2016 | 5.81% | +0.73% | #89 |
| 2015 | 5.08% | +0.20% | #91 |
| 2014 | 4.88% | +0.18% | #90 |
| 2013 | 4.70% | +0.21% | #91 |
| 2012 | 4.49% | +0.37% | #91 |
| 2011 | 4.12% | +0.05% | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Portugal's high-tech exports was 6.70% in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's high-tech exports peaked at 8.60% in 2007.
The lowest high-tech exports in Portugal was 4.07% in 2010.
Portugal ranks 83rd globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's high-tech exports is projected to reach 6.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of Portugal in 2025 was 6.70%. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_high-tech-exports,
title = {Portugal High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}