Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Samoa
Samoa: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 1.05 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Samoa, 2001–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Samoa recorded 1.05 for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 67.9% on the previous year and up 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Samoa peaked at 3.57 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.2102, in 2008.
Samoa ranks 105th 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 Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.06 | — |
| 2002 | 0.3522 | -66.9% |
| 2003 | 0.2871 | -18.5% |
| 2004 | 0.3443 | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 0.4358 | +26.6% |
| 2006 | 0.6838 | +56.9% |
| 2007 | 0.3653 | -46.6% |
| 2008 | 0.2102 | -42.5% |
| 2009 | 0.2678 | +27.4% |
| 2010 | 0.8936 | +233.7% |
| 2011 | 3.57 | +299.0% |
| 2012 | 1.07 | -70.1% |
| 2013 | 0.821 | -23.1% |
| 2014 | 0.8772 | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 1.17 | +33.0% |
| 2016 | 0.8618 | -26.1% |
| 2017 | 0.9661 | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 0.8148 | -15.7% |
| 2019 | 0.9301 | +14.1% |
| 2021 | 0.7096 | -23.7% |
| 2022 | 0.6455 | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 0.6267 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 1.05 | +67.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4456 | 0.2102 | 1.06 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.2 | 0.8148 | 3.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7585 | 0.6267 | 1.05 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 102 Brunei Darussalam 1.09 compare
- 103 Costa Rica 1.07 compare
- 104 Rwanda 1.06 compare
- 106 Papua New Guinea 1.05 compare
- 107 Vanuatu 1.04 compare
- 108 Solomon Islands 1.04 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Samoa?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Samoa was 1.05 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.57 in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2102 in 2008.
- How does Samoa rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Samoa ranks 105th out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa 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.