Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Belgium
Belgium: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 4.16 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Belgium, 1999–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Belgium is 4.16, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 9.7% on the previous year and up 226.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Belgium peaked at 4.6 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.24, in 2015.
That places Belgium 5th out of 182 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.42 | — |
| 2000 | 1.71 | +20.4% |
| 2001 | 1.65 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 1.5 | -9.4% |
| 2003 | 1.48 | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 1.59 | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 1.6 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 1.73 | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 1.82 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 1.94 | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 1.86 | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 1.52 | -18.2% |
| 2011 | 1.67 | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 1.49 | -11.0% |
| 2013 | 1.27 | -15.1% |
| 2014 | 1.27 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 1.24 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 1.35 | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 2.08 | +54.1% |
| 2018 | 2.23 | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 2.48 | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 3.03 | +21.9% |
| 2021 | 3.48 | +15.0% |
| 2022 | 3.86 | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 4.6 | +19.2% |
| 2024 | 4.16 | -9.7% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 4.16 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.62, 2.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 4.16 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.96, 2.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.69 | 1.48 | 1.94 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.66 | 1.24 | 2.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.83 | 3.03 | 4.6 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Belgium?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Belgium was 4.16 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 4.6 in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.24 in 2015.
- How does Belgium rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Belgium ranks 5th out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 226.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP (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.