Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 1.56 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in United Kingdom, 1994–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 1.56 for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.4% on the previous year and up 118.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in United Kingdom peaked at 1.64 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.551, in 2007.
That places United Kingdom 66th out of 182 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 31 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0.557 | — |
| 1995 | 0.6205 | +11.4% |
| 1996 | 0.6385 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 0.6417 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 0.6389 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 0.6143 | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 0.7178 | +16.8% |
| 2001 | 0.6764 | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 0.6183 | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 0.5874 | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 0.581 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 0.573 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 0.5938 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 0.551 | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 0.6356 | +15.3% |
| 2009 | 0.6327 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 0.6965 | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 0.7577 | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 0.7071 | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 0.7142 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 0.7159 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 0.6927 | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 0.7176 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 0.8332 | +16.1% |
| 2018 | 0.8313 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 0.9074 | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 1.09 | +19.9% |
| 2021 | 1.19 | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 1.48 | +24.0% |
| 2023 | 1.64 | +10.9% |
| 2024 | 1.56 | -4.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.56 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.62, 96% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1.56 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.96, 80% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6185 | 0.557 | 0.6417 | 6 |
| 2000s | 0.6167 | 0.551 | 0.7178 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7574 | 0.6927 | 0.9074 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.39 | 1.09 | 1.64 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in United Kingdom?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in United Kingdom was 1.56 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 1.64 in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.551 in 2007.
- How does United Kingdom rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- United Kingdom ranks 66th out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.