Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Gabon
Gabon: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 5.13 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Gabon, 1998–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Gabon is 5.13, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 28.9% on the previous year and up 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Gabon peaked at 8.19 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1.94, in 2014.
Gabon ranks 45th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4.3 | — |
| 1999 | 2.45 | -42.9% |
| 2000 | 3.32 | +35.4% |
| 2001 | 3.48 | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 3.86 | +10.9% |
| 2003 | 4.31 | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 5.66 | +31.3% |
| 2005 | 5.57 | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 5.33 | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 4.74 | -11.1% |
| 2008 | 5 | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 5.79 | +15.9% |
| 2010 | 8.19 | +41.4% |
| 2011 | 4.87 | -40.6% |
| 2012 | 4.21 | -13.4% |
| 2013 | 4.05 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 1.94 | -52.2% |
| 2015 | 2.17 | +12.2% |
| 2016 | 2.17 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 2.08 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 2.99 | +43.8% |
| 2019 | 3.19 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 3.49 | +9.3% |
| 2021 | 3.44 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 3.98 | +15.7% |
| 2023 | 5.13 | +28.9% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 5.13 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.43, 1.5× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Gabon'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.37 | 2.45 | 4.3 | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.7 | 3.32 | 5.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.58 | 1.94 | 8.19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.01 | 3.44 | 5.13 | 4 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 1.13 (2023)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 91.12 units per person (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Gabon?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Gabon 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 8.19 in 2010.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.94 in 2014.
- How does Gabon rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Gabon ranks 45th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Gabon 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.