Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 1.56 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Afghanistan, 2008–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 1.56 for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in 2019. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of up 502.8% on the previous year and up 688.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Afghanistan peaked at 1.56 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0968, in 2016.
That places Afghanistan 178th out of 189 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.1874 | — |
| 2009 | 0.1974 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 0.2742 | +38.9% |
| 2011 | 0.283 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 0.1048 | -63.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0968 | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 0.2024 | +109.1% |
| 2018 | 0.2582 | +27.6% |
| 2019 | 1.56 | +502.8% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 1.56 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.93, 53% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 1.56 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.24, 48% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1924 | 0.1874 | 0.1974 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.3966 | 0.0968 | 1.56 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Afghanistan?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Afghanistan was 1.56 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.56 in 2019.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0968 in 2016.
- How does Afghanistan rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Afghanistan ranks 178th out of 189 countries with data for 2019.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 688.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports (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.