Germany vs Japan: Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP

Germany
1.47
in 2024
Japan
1.5
in 2024
Germany rank
5th
Japan rank
4th

Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP over time

  • Germany
  • Japan
0.511.5199420092024

How they compare

Japan currently reports 1.5 against 1.47 in Germany, a difference of 0.03.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 5th and Japan ranks 4th of 177 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Japan Difference Ahead
1990s 0.4499 0.4056 0.0443 Germany
2000s 0.7779 0.6403 0.1376 Germany
2010s 1.2 0.7449 0.4548 Germany
2020s 1.5 1.23 0.2714 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp, Germany or Japan?
Japan, at 1.5 against 1.47 in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp between Germany and Japan?
0.03, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Japan?
31 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2024.
How do Germany and Japan rank globally for trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
Germany ranks 5th and Japan ranks 4th of 177 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP (World). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP (World)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
177 places, 4,504 data points, 1994–2024
Last refreshed

This dataset provides information on the bilateral trade flows of low-carbon technology products, as well as country and world aggregates . Low carbon technology products produce less pollution than their traditional energy counterparts, and will play a vital role in the transition to a low carbon economy. Low carbon technologies include mechanics like wind turbines, solar panels, biomass systems and carbon capture equipment.