Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports (World) in South Korea
South Korea: Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports (World) was 8.34 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports in South Korea, 1998–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in South Korea stood at 8.34.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in South Korea peaked at 11.12 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2.47, in 2000.
That places South Korea 9th out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports (World) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2.95 | — |
| 1999 | 3.59 | +21.7% |
| 2000 | 2.47 | -31.2% |
| 2001 | 2.75 | +11.4% |
| 2002 | 2.73 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 3.13 | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 4.06 | +29.8% |
| 2005 | 6.14 | +51.0% |
| 2006 | 7.86 | +28.1% |
| 2007 | 8.71 | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 9.23 | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 10.86 | +17.7% |
| 2010 | 11.12 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 9.78 | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 10.33 | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 9.72 | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 9.27 | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 9.47 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 9.04 | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 9.03 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 8.39 | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 8.51 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 8.41 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 7.5 | -10.8% |
| 2022 | 7.15 | -4.7% |
| 2023 | 9.33 | +30.5% |
| 2024 | 8.34 | -10.7% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 8.34 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.33, 3.6× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 8.34 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.5963, 14.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.27 | 2.95 | 3.59 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.79 | 2.47 | 10.86 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.46 | 8.39 | 11.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.15 | 7.15 | 9.33 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in South Korea?
- Exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in South Korea was 8.34 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 11.12 in 2010.
- What is the lowest exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.47 in 2000.
- How does South Korea rank for exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports?
- South Korea ranks 9th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Korea 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.