Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Botswana
Botswana: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 1.92 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Botswana, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Botswana is 1.92, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 9.6% on the previous year and up 73.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Botswana peaked at 6.33 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.11, in 2013.
That places Botswana 168th out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.84 | — |
| 2001 | 2.43 | +32.0% |
| 2002 | 1.9 | -22.1% |
| 2003 | 2.26 | +19.1% |
| 2004 | 2.07 | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 1.91 | -7.7% |
| 2006 | 1.98 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 1.98 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 1.92 | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 1.9 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 4.66 | +145.8% |
| 2011 | 6.33 | +35.8% |
| 2012 | 1.99 | -68.5% |
| 2013 | 1.11 | -44.4% |
| 2014 | 1.2 | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 1.72 | +43.5% |
| 2016 | 2.16 | +25.5% |
| 2017 | 1.6 | -25.9% |
| 2018 | 1.82 | +13.6% |
| 2019 | 1.79 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 1.57 | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 1.75 | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 1.75 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 1.92 | +9.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 1.92 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.43, 56% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 1.92 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.03, 63% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Botswana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +145.8% | 1.9 | 4.66 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.02 | 1.84 | 2.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.44 | 1.11 | 6.33 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.75 | 1.57 | 1.92 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 165 Lesotho 2.08 compare
- 166 Netherlands Antilles 2.06 compare
- 167 Kiribati 1.96 compare
- 169 Eswatini 1.86 compare
- 170 Mauritania 1.85 compare
- 171 Guinea-Bissau 1.83 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Botswana?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Botswana was 1.92 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 6.33 in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.11 in 2013.
- How does Botswana rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Botswana ranks 168th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.