Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Kiribati
Kiribati: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 1.22 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Kiribati, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Kiribati is 1.22, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.0% on the previous year and up 323.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Kiribati peaked at 2.85 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.2871, in 2011.
That places Kiribati 88th out of 182 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Kiribati, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0.7489 | — |
| 1996 | 0.6121 | -18.3% |
| 1997 | 0.8364 | +36.6% |
| 1998 | 1.03 | +23.1% |
| 1999 | 0.822 | -20.2% |
| 2004 | 1.23 | +49.1% |
| 2005 | 0.7524 | -38.6% |
| 2006 | 0.6055 | -19.5% |
| 2007 | 0.5845 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 0.3733 | -36.1% |
| 2009 | 0.288 | -22.9% |
| 2010 | 0.3477 | +20.7% |
| 2011 | 0.2871 | -17.4% |
| 2012 | 0.6602 | +130.0% |
| 2013 | 0.8514 | +29.0% |
| 2014 | 2.68 | +214.8% |
| 2015 | 2.33 | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 2.85 | +22.0% |
| 2017 | 0.7653 | -73.1% |
| 2018 | 1.02 | +33.6% |
| 2020 | 1.41 | +38.3% |
| 2021 | 1.22 | -14.0% |
Kiribati compared with similar countries
- Kiribati's 1.22 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.903, 1.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Kiribati's 1.22 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.14, 1.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8098 | 0.6121 | 1.03 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.6381 | 0.288 | 1.23 | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.31 | 0.2871 | 2.85 | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.32 | 1.22 | 1.41 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Kiribati?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Kiribati was 1.22 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Kiribati?
- The highest recorded value was 2.85 in 2016.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Kiribati?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2871 in 2011.
- How does Kiribati rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Kiribati ranks 88th out of 182 countries with data for 2021.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Kiribati?
- Over the last ten years it is up 323.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kiribati 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.