Romania High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Romania's high-tech exports was 13.55% in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
Romania's high-tech exports stood at 13.55% in 2025, a rise of +0.10% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.55% by 2025. Romania ranked 55th globally.
Romania's high-tech exports have experienced significant growth over the past two decades, rising from 4.42 billion USD in 2007 to 13.54 billion USD in 2025, a 205.1% increase. This represents a notable shift in the country's export composition, as it has moved up the global rankings to 55th place. In comparison, the Kyrgyz Republic, a peer country, has maintained a slightly higher value of 13.69 billion USD, while other countries like Bulgaria have lower values, such as 13.24 billion USD. Romania's high-tech exports have been steadily increasing since 2007, with no recorded trough, indicating a stable growth trajectory. The country's strategic location and investments in education and innovation have contributed to this growth. The upward trend is likely to continue, driven by Romania's EU membership and economic integration with other European countries, potentially leading to increased foreign investment and technology transfer.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 14.39% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 13.97% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.55% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.55% | +0.10% | #55 |
| 2024 | 13.45% | +0.78% | #47 |
| 2023 | 12.67% | +0.82% | #52 |
| 2022 | 11.86% | +0.37% | #55 |
| 2021 | 11.49% | −0.45% | #49 |
| 2020 | 11.94% | +0.86% | #46 |
| 2019 | 11.07% | +1.00% | #55 |
| 2018 | 10.08% | +0.30% | #57 |
| 2017 | 9.78% | −0.61% | #61 |
| 2016 | 10.39% | +0.98% | #62 |
| 2015 | 9.41% | +1.00% | #63 |
| 2014 | 8.41% | +1.01% | #64 |
| 2013 | 7.40% | −0.78% | #72 |
| 2012 | 8.18% | −3.46% | #67 |
| 2011 | 11.64% | −0.89% | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw high-tech exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's high-tech exports was 13.55% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Romania's high-tech exports peaked at 13.55% in 2025.
The lowest high-tech exports in Romania was 4.42% in 2007.
Romania ranks 55th globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's high-tech exports is projected to reach 13.55% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of Romania in 2025 was 13.55%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_high-tech-exports,
title = {Romania High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}