Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports in Zambia
Zambia: Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports was 0.124 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports in Zambia, 1998–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in Zambia stood at 0.124.
The figure is down 42.5% on the previous year and down 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in Zambia peaked at 0.8022 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0729, in 2008.
That places Zambia 150th out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.1127 | — |
| 1999 | 0.4039 | +258.3% |
| 2000 | 0.077 | -80.9% |
| 2001 | 0.1505 | +95.5% |
| 2002 | 0.2312 | +53.6% |
| 2003 | 0.1133 | -51.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0859 | -24.2% |
| 2005 | 0.094 | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 0.0753 | -19.9% |
| 2007 | 0.1519 | +101.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0729 | -52.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0771 | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 0.2003 | +159.7% |
| 2011 | 0.2703 | +35.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0857 | -68.3% |
| 2013 | 0.1374 | +60.3% |
| 2014 | 0.1339 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 0.168 | +25.5% |
| 2016 | 0.8022 | +377.5% |
| 2017 | 0.1308 | -83.7% |
| 2018 | 0.1633 | +24.8% |
| 2019 | 0.172 | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 0.1309 | -23.9% |
| 2021 | 0.2199 | +68.0% |
| 2022 | 0.1713 | -22.1% |
| 2023 | 0.2157 | +25.9% |
| 2024 | 0.124 | -42.5% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 0.124 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.2583, 48% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 0.124 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.226, 55% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.2583 | 0.1127 | 0.4039 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.1129 | 0.0729 | 0.2312 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2264 | 0.0857 | 0.8022 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1723 | 0.124 | 0.2199 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in Zambia?
- Exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in Zambia was 0.124 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8022 in 2016.
- What is the lowest exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0729 in 2008.
- How does Zambia rank for exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports?
- Zambia ranks 150th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.