Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Lesotho
Lesotho: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 1.5 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Lesotho, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Lesotho stood at 1.5.
The figure is down 13.0% on the previous year and up 158.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Lesotho peaked at 1.73 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.1682, in 2005.
Lesotho ranks 69th of 182 countries on this measure, 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.2265 | — |
| 2001 | 0.336 | +48.4% |
| 2002 | 0.2604 | -22.5% |
| 2003 | 0.5128 | +96.9% |
| 2004 | 0.9987 | +94.7% |
| 2005 | 0.1682 | -83.2% |
| 2006 | 0.1948 | +15.8% |
| 2007 | 0.2247 | +15.4% |
| 2008 | 0.2571 | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 0.2825 | +9.9% |
| 2010 | 0.3968 | +40.5% |
| 2011 | 0.4627 | +16.6% |
| 2012 | 0.7302 | +57.8% |
| 2013 | 0.6944 | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 0.5821 | -16.2% |
| 2015 | 0.6274 | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 0.8007 | +27.6% |
| 2017 | 0.7329 | -8.5% |
| 2018 | 0.8963 | +22.3% |
| 2019 | 1.27 | +41.4% |
| 2020 | 0.8789 | -30.6% |
| 2021 | 1.26 | +43.4% |
| 2022 | 1.27 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 1.73 | +36.7% |
| 2024 | 1.5 | -13.0% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 1.5 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.903, 1.7× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 1.5 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.8012, 1.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3462 | 0.1682 | 0.9987 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7191 | 0.3968 | 1.27 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.33 | 0.8789 | 1.73 | 5 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 14.79 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Lesotho?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Lesotho was 1.5 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 1.73 in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1682 in 2005.
- How does Lesotho rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Lesotho ranks 69th out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.