Is Lesotho's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) rising or falling?

Lesotho's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) rose 20.6% from 2023 to 2024.

How does Lesotho rank globally on High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)?

In 2024, Lesotho ranked #120 out of 125 countries reporting High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports).

How does Lesotho's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) compare to the world average?

The global average for High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in 2024 was 14.22, so Lesotho is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 24.

Lesotho: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)

Name: Lesotho: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)
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In 2024, Lesotho's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 0.09.

That's up 20.6% from 2023, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 14.22 . Lesotho ranks #120 globally out of 125 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 24.

Source: World Bank Open Data (TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2015–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak: 0.58; 2016
Trough: 0.03; 2020
1-year change: +20.6%
5-year change: -48.4%; -12.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)
2024	0.0896
2023	0.0743
2022	0.0926
2021	0.0697
2020	0.0339
2019	0.1738
2018	0.0578
2017	0.1762
2016	0.5820
2015	0.2635

About High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)

High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.

Indicator code: TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS • Category: Trade & Finance

Frequently asked questions

What was Lesotho's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in 2024?: In 2024, Lesotho's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 0.09, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lesotho's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) rising or falling?: Lesotho's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) rose 20.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Lesotho rank globally on High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)?: In 2024, Lesotho ranked #120 out of 125 countries reporting High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports).
How does Lesotho's High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) compare to the world average?: The global average for High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in 2024 was 14.22, so Lesotho is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 24.
What is High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) and how is it measured?: High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS), CC BY 4.0.