Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Germany
Germany: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 7.52 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Germany, 1998–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Germany stood at 7.52.
The figure is down 10.4% on the previous year and up 83.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Germany peaked at 8.38 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.25, in 1998.
That places Germany 14th out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3.25 | — |
| 1999 | 3.37 | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 3.43 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 3.85 | +12.1% |
| 2002 | 3.74 | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 3.59 | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 3.77 | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 4.06 | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 4.05 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 3.78 | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 4.27 | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 4.73 | +10.8% |
| 2010 | 5.09 | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 4.7 | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 4.22 | -10.1% |
| 2013 | 3.87 | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 4.1 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 4.3 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 4.52 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 4.67 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 4.84 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 5.34 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 6.49 | +21.7% |
| 2021 | 7.11 | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 6.83 | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 8.38 | +22.8% |
| 2024 | 7.52 | -10.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 7.52 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.48, 1.7× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Germany's 7.52 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.11, 1.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.31 | 3.25 | 3.37 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.92 | 3.43 | 4.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.56 | 3.87 | 5.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.26 | 6.49 | 8.38 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 2.28 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 1,281 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Germany?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Germany was 7.52 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 8.38 in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.25 in 1998.
- How does Germany rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Germany ranks 14th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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.