Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP (World) in Vietnam
Vietnam: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP (World) was 3.37 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Vietnam, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Vietnam is 3.37, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.2% on the previous year and up 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Vietnam peaked at 5.72 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.25, in 2001.
That places Vietnam 12th out of 182 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP (World) in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.03 | — |
| 2001 | 1.25 | -38.3% |
| 2002 | 1.79 | +42.7% |
| 2003 | 2.54 | +42.2% |
| 2004 | 1.34 | -47.3% |
| 2005 | 1.33 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 1.58 | +18.8% |
| 2007 | 3.04 | +92.5% |
| 2008 | 2.51 | -17.5% |
| 2009 | 2.27 | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 2.41 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 2.53 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 2.43 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 2.93 | +20.6% |
| 2014 | 2.95 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 3.76 | +27.5% |
| 2016 | 3.71 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 5.47 | +47.3% |
| 2018 | 4.84 | -11.5% |
| 2019 | 4.86 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 5.38 | +10.7% |
| 2021 | 5.72 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 3.63 | -36.6% |
| 2023 | 3.37 | -7.2% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 3.37 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.24, 2.7× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 3.37 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.14, 2.9× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.97 | 1.25 | 3.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.59 | 2.41 | 5.47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.52 | 3.37 | 5.72 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Vietnam?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Vietnam was 3.37 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 5.72 in 2021.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.25 in 2001.
- How does Vietnam rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Vietnam ranks 12th out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Vietnam 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.