Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports (World) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports (World) was 5.13 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2015–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Democratic Republic of Congo is 5.13, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.2% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 5.44 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1.4, in 2016.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 44th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports (World) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5.44 | — |
| 2016 | 1.4 | -74.3% |
| 2017 | 1.49 | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 1.96 | +31.1% |
| 2019 | 3.65 | +86.1% |
| 2020 | 2.89 | -20.7% |
| 2021 | 4.49 | +55.2% |
| 2022 | 4.7 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 5.13 | +9.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 5.13 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.93, 1.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 5.13 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.03, 1.7× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.79 | 1.4 | 5.44 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.3 | 2.89 | 5.13 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Democratic Republic of Congo was 5.13 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 5.44 in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4 in 2016.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 44th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.