Spain High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Spain's high-tech exports was 10.68% in 2025, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
Spain's high-tech exports stood at 10.68% in 2025, a rise of +1.39% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.68% by 2025. Spain ranked 66th globally.
Spain's high-tech exports have shown a positive trend over the past 19 years, with a notable increase in value. The indicator peaked in 2022 at 12.58, before slightly declining to 10.68 in 2025. In comparison, Suriname's high-tech exports value of 10.71 in 2025 is merely one percentage point higher than Spain's current ranking. Conversely, Spain's all-time low of 5.58 in 2008 signifies a significant recovery in the sector. This upward trajectory is reflective of the country's growing industrial and technological base, which has positioned Spain as a key player in the global high-tech market. However, a slowdown in global demand or a shift in trade policies could potentially alter the trajectory of Spain's high-tech exports, necessitating policymakers to reassess their strategies to maintain competitiveness in the sector.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 11.32% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 11.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.68% | +1.39% | #66 |
| 2024 | 9.28% | −0.28% | #62 |
| 2023 | 9.56% | −3.02% | #65 |
| 2022 | 12.58% | +3.19% | #50 |
| 2021 | 9.39% | +1.62% | #59 |
| 2020 | 7.77% | +0.92% | #70 |
| 2019 | 6.85% | +0.08% | #79 |
| 2018 | 6.77% | −0.23% | #78 |
| 2017 | 7.00% | −0.80% | #82 |
| 2016 | 7.80% | +0.91% | #75 |
| 2015 | 6.89% | −0.02% | #78 |
| 2014 | 6.91% | −0.06% | #73 |
| 2013 | 6.97% | −0.28% | #73 |
| 2012 | 7.25% | +0.66% | #74 |
| 2011 | 6.59% | +0.03% | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Spain's high-tech exports was 10.68% in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from the previous year.
Spain's high-tech exports peaked at 12.58% in 2022.
The lowest high-tech exports in Spain was 5.58% in 2008.
Spain ranks 66th globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's high-tech exports is projected to reach 10.68% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of Spain in 2025 was 10.68%. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_high-tech-exports,
title = {Spain High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}