Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 1.47 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Trinidad and Tobago, 1994–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 1.47 for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in 2024.
The figure is up 19.2% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 12.49 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.9704, in 2022.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 73rd 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 Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1.17 | — |
| 1995 | 3.92 | +235.0% |
| 1996 | 2.4 | -38.6% |
| 1997 | 12.49 | +419.2% |
| 1998 | 7.76 | -37.8% |
| 1999 | 2.97 | -61.8% |
| 2000 | 1.76 | -40.7% |
| 2001 | 5.63 | +220.2% |
| 2002 | 3.8 | -32.5% |
| 2003 | 3.69 | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 4.69 | +27.0% |
| 2005 | 2.41 | -48.5% |
| 2006 | 1.55 | -35.9% |
| 2007 | 1.47 | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 2.42 | +64.5% |
| 2009 | 3.71 | +53.3% |
| 2010 | 1.42 | -61.6% |
| 2011 | 1.19 | -16.8% |
| 2012 | 1.12 | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 1.16 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 1.26 | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 1.47 | +16.4% |
| 2016 | 1.67 | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 1.82 | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 2.34 | +28.7% |
| 2019 | 1.55 | -33.8% |
| 2020 | 1.65 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 1.27 | -22.9% |
| 2022 | 0.9704 | -23.6% |
| 2023 | 1.24 | +27.3% |
| 2024 | 1.47 | +19.2% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 1.47 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.62, 91% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 1.47 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.1, 1.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Trinidad and Tobago changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +419.2% | 2.4 | 12.49 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.12 | 1.17 | 12.49 | 6 |
| 2000s | 3.11 | 1.47 | 5.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 1.12 | 2.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.32 | 0.9704 | 1.65 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Trinidad and Tobago was 1.47 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 12.49 in 1997.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9704 in 2022.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 73rd out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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.