Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 1.95 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in United Arab Emirates, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 1.95 for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.2% on the previous year and up 91.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in United Arab Emirates peaked at 2.07 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.02, in 2013.
That places United Arab Emirates 40th out of 182 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.05 | — |
| 2007 | 1.5 | +43.4% |
| 2008 | 1.52 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 2.07 | +36.7% |
| 2013 | 1.02 | -50.8% |
| 2014 | 1.19 | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 1.5 | +26.2% |
| 2016 | 1.46 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 1.9 | +30.7% |
| 2018 | 1.61 | -15.6% |
| 2019 | 1.72 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 1.94 | +13.2% |
| 2021 | 1.73 | -10.8% |
| 2022 | 1.7 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 1.95 | +15.2% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 1.95 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.62, 1.2× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 1.95 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.12, 1.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.36 | 1.05 | 1.52 | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.56 | 1.02 | 2.07 | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.83 | 1.7 | 1.95 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in United Arab Emirates?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in United Arab Emirates was 1.95 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 2.07 in 2012.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.02 in 2013.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 40th out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.