Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Ghana
Ghana: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 0.4631 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Ghana, 1996–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Ghana is 0.4631, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 27.6% on the previous year and down 44.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Ghana peaked at 1.81 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.2914, in 2002.
That places Ghana 174th 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.2942 | — |
| 1997 | 0.6835 | +132.3% |
| 1998 | 0.5746 | -15.9% |
| 1999 | 0.381 | -33.7% |
| 2000 | 0.6397 | +67.9% |
| 2001 | 0.3112 | -51.4% |
| 2002 | 0.2914 | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 0.34 | +16.6% |
| 2005 | 0.3499 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 0.4273 | +22.1% |
| 2007 | 0.677 | +58.4% |
| 2008 | 0.9017 | +33.2% |
| 2009 | 0.6499 | -27.9% |
| 2010 | 0.5404 | -16.9% |
| 2011 | 0.8897 | +64.6% |
| 2012 | 0.9343 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 0.8367 | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 1.75 | +108.9% |
| 2015 | 1.81 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 1.41 | -21.7% |
| 2017 | 0.6982 | -50.6% |
| 2018 | 0.7779 | +11.4% |
| 2019 | 0.7272 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 0.618 | -15.0% |
| 2022 | 0.6394 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 0.4631 | -27.6% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 0.4631 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.903, 51% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 0.4631 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.8012, 58% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4833 | 0.2942 | 0.6835 | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.5098 | 0.2914 | 0.9017 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.04 | 0.5404 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5735 | 0.4631 | 0.6394 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Ghana?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Ghana was 0.4631 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 1.81 in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2914 in 2002.
- How does Ghana rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Ghana ranks 174th out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.