Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Malawi
Malawi: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 0.7726 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Malawi, 1994–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 0.7726 for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in 2024.
That represents a change of up 53.0% on the previous year and up 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Malawi peaked at 1.5 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.152, in 2001.
That places Malawi 138th out of 182 countries with data for 2024, 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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0.3521 | — |
| 1995 | 0.3017 | -14.3% |
| 1999 | 0.4757 | +57.7% |
| 2000 | 0.2493 | -47.6% |
| 2001 | 0.152 | -39.0% |
| 2002 | 0.211 | +38.8% |
| 2003 | 0.3937 | +86.6% |
| 2004 | 0.2735 | -30.5% |
| 2005 | 0.2914 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 0.3195 | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 0.3257 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 0.4638 | +42.4% |
| 2009 | 0.4127 | -11.0% |
| 2010 | 0.4495 | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 0.4077 | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 1.5 | +268.9% |
| 2013 | 0.6657 | -55.7% |
| 2014 | 0.5716 | -14.1% |
| 2015 | 0.4849 | -15.2% |
| 2016 | 0.5266 | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 0.7883 | +49.7% |
| 2018 | 0.6753 | -14.3% |
| 2019 | 0.9573 | +41.8% |
| 2020 | 0.5791 | -39.5% |
| 2021 | 1.11 | +90.9% |
| 2022 | 0.4322 | -60.9% |
| 2023 | 0.5049 | +16.8% |
| 2024 | 0.7726 | +53.0% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 0.7726 is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.7578, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 0.7726 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.8012, 96% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3765 | 0.3017 | 0.4757 | 3 |
| 2000s | 0.3093 | 0.152 | 0.4638 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7031 | 0.4077 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6789 | 0.4322 | 1.11 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Malawi?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Malawi was 0.7726 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.5 in 2012.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.152 in 2001.
- How does Malawi rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Malawi ranks 138th out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.