Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports in Barbados
Barbados: Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports was 1.59 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports in Barbados, 1998–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in Barbados stood at 1.59.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in Barbados peaked at 5.28 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.4045, in 2012.
Barbados ranks 60th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports in Barbados, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.61 | — |
| 1999 | 1.44 | +135.3% |
| 2000 | 1.16 | -19.1% |
| 2001 | 0.4615 | -60.2% |
| 2002 | 0.7443 | +61.3% |
| 2003 | 1.92 | +157.5% |
| 2004 | 1.41 | -26.7% |
| 2005 | 0.6003 | -57.3% |
| 2006 | 1.18 | +96.0% |
| 2007 | 0.5852 | -50.3% |
| 2008 | 3.6 | +515.2% |
| 2009 | 5.28 | +46.6% |
| 2010 | 1.61 | -69.5% |
| 2011 | 0.7366 | -54.2% |
| 2012 | 0.4045 | -45.1% |
| 2013 | 0.5612 | +38.7% |
| 2014 | 1.81 | +222.9% |
| 2015 | 0.7912 | -56.3% |
| 2016 | 0.5533 | -30.1% |
| 2017 | 1.13 | +104.7% |
| 2018 | 0.8526 | -24.7% |
| 2019 | 0.5003 | -41.3% |
| 2020 | 1.83 | +265.9% |
| 2021 | 2.6 | +42.2% |
| 2022 | 3.64 | +39.7% |
| 2023 | 1.52 | -58.2% |
| 2024 | 1.59 | +4.3% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 1.59 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.33, 68% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 1.59 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.4654, 3.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports in Barbados changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +515.2% | 0.5852 | 3.6 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.02 | 0.61 | 1.44 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.69 | 0.4615 | 5.28 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8954 | 0.4045 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.24 | 1.52 | 3.64 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 57 Guatemala 1.72 compare
- 58 United Arab Emirates 1.71 compare
- 59 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1.64 compare
- 61 South Africa 1.57 compare
- 62 Ireland 1.42 compare
- 63 West Bank and Gaza 1.39 compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 1.86 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 472.31 units per person (2024)
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- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 9.20 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in Barbados?
- Exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in Barbados was 1.59 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 5.28 in 2009.
- What is the lowest exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4045 in 2012.
- How does Barbados rank for exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports?
- Barbados ranks 60th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports (World). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.