Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Botswana
Botswana: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 0.6294 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Botswana, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Botswana stood at 0.6294.
The figure is down 7.6% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Botswana peaked at 3.58 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.533, in 2017.
That places Botswana 157th out of 182 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.6862 | — |
| 2001 | 0.8218 | +19.8% |
| 2002 | 1.2 | +46.3% |
| 2003 | 1.21 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 0.7714 | -36.2% |
| 2005 | 0.6235 | -19.2% |
| 2006 | 0.6142 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 0.7589 | +23.6% |
| 2008 | 0.9434 | +24.3% |
| 2009 | 0.9071 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 1.93 | +112.7% |
| 2011 | 3.58 | +85.3% |
| 2012 | 1.51 | -57.8% |
| 2013 | 0.7562 | -49.9% |
| 2014 | 0.7221 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 1.04 | +44.0% |
| 2016 | 0.8873 | -14.7% |
| 2017 | 0.533 | -39.9% |
| 2018 | 0.669 | +25.5% |
| 2019 | 0.6901 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 0.657 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 0.7044 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 0.6812 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 0.6294 | -7.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 0.6294 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.24, 51% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 0.6294 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.8012, 79% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8538 | 0.6142 | 1.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.23 | 0.533 | 3.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.668 | 0.6294 | 0.7044 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Botswana?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Botswana was 0.6294 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 3.58 in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.533 in 2017.
- How does Botswana rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Botswana ranks 157th out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.