Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Tonga
Tonga: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 1.49 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Tonga, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Tonga stood at 1.49.
That represents a change of down 10.6% on the previous year and up 104.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Tonga peaked at 2.36 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.1695, in 2000.
That places Tonga 70th out of 182 countries with data for 2023, 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 Tonga, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.1695 | — |
| 2001 | 0.3823 | +125.6% |
| 2002 | 0.4402 | +15.1% |
| 2003 | 0.2602 | -40.9% |
| 2004 | 0.2742 | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 0.2481 | -9.5% |
| 2006 | 0.1791 | -27.8% |
| 2007 | 0.2116 | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 0.7384 | +249.0% |
| 2009 | 0.8025 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 0.888 | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 0.9426 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 1.38 | +46.2% |
| 2013 | 0.7294 | -47.1% |
| 2014 | 1.12 | +53.1% |
| 2020 | 2.36 | +111.2% |
| 2021 | 1.28 | -45.6% |
| 2022 | 1.67 | +29.7% |
| 2023 | 1.49 | -10.6% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 1.49 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.24, 1.2× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 1.49 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.14, 1.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3706 | 0.1695 | 0.8025 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.01 | 0.7294 | 1.38 | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.7 | 1.28 | 2.36 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Tonga?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Tonga was 1.49 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 2.36 in 2020.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1695 in 2000.
- How does Tonga rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Tonga ranks 70th out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.