Viet Nam High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Viet Nam's high-tech exports was 45.57% in 2025, ranked 11th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2008–2025.
Overview
Viet Nam's high-tech exports stood at 45.57% in 2025, a rise of +1.31% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.57% by 2025. Viet Nam ranked 11th globally.
Vietnam’s high‑tech exports have risen sharply from 8.84 in 2008 to 45.57 in 2025, placing the country at 11th in the world and marking an all‑time peak that eclipses its early‑year trough. This 416 percent increase over 17 years reflects sustained gains in electronics, telecommunications equipment and computer components, driven by foreign direct investment and integration into global supply chains. The trajectory mirrors that of peer exporters such as Kazakhstan, whose 2025 figure of 41.05 signals comparable growth, yet Vietnam’s rank remains slightly lower than Malta’s 48.36 and Cuba’s 46.05, underscoring a competitive middle tier among emerging high‑tech economies. The upward swing coincides with policy incentives for research and development and the expansion of special economic zones, which have lowered production costs and attracted multinational firms. Continued diversification of product lines and deeper integration into regional value‑chains are likely to sustain the upward trend, although rising labor costs or trade‑policy shifts could alter the pace of future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 46.43% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 45.57% | - | - |
| 2025 | 45.57% | +1.31% | #11 |
| 2023 | 44.26% | +1.57% | #7 |
| 2022 | 42.69% | +1.15% | #7 |
| 2021 | 41.54% | −0.20% | #7 |
| 2020 | 41.74% | +1.31% | #7 |
| 2019 | 40.43% | −0.32% | #6 |
| 2018 | 40.75% | −0.99% | #7 |
| 2017 | 41.74% | +3.68% | #6 |
| 2016 | 38.06% | +1.69% | #6 |
| 2015 | 36.37% | +4.31% | #7 |
| 2014 | 32.05% | −1.54% | #7 |
| 2013 | 33.60% | +6.43% | #8 |
| 2012 | 27.16% | +8.35% | #10 |
| 2011 | 18.81% | +5.68% | #25 |
| 2010 | 13.13% | +2.61% | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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
Viet Nam's high-tech exports was 45.57% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.
Viet Nam's high-tech exports peaked at 45.57% in 2025.
The lowest high-tech exports in Viet Nam was 8.84% in 2008.
Viet Nam ranks 11th globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Viet Nam's high-tech exports is projected to reach 45.57% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of Viet Nam in 2025 was 45.57%. This ranks 11th in the world.
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year = {2026}
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