Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Ireland
Ireland: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 4.23 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Ireland, 1998–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Ireland is 4.23, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 8.1% on the previous year and up 91.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Ireland peaked at 4.23 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.93, in 2017.
Ireland ranks 63rd of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4 | — |
| 1999 | 2.95 | -26.2% |
| 2000 | 3.6 | +21.9% |
| 2001 | 2.41 | -33.2% |
| 2002 | 2.17 | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 3.49 | +60.6% |
| 2004 | 2.98 | -14.7% |
| 2005 | 3.37 | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 3.05 | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 2.42 | -20.6% |
| 2008 | 2.22 | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 2.59 | +16.5% |
| 2010 | 2.18 | -15.9% |
| 2011 | 2.03 | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 2.03 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 2.31 | +13.7% |
| 2014 | 2.21 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 2.36 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 2.28 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 1.93 | -15.2% |
| 2018 | 2.03 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 2.32 | +14.6% |
| 2020 | 2.64 | +13.5% |
| 2021 | 3.3 | +25.0% |
| 2022 | 3.38 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 3.91 | +15.7% |
| 2024 | 4.23 | +8.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 4.23 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.48, 95% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 4.23 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.11, 83% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.48 | 2.95 | 4 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.83 | 2.17 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.17 | 1.93 | 2.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.49 | 2.64 | 4.23 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 60 Saudi Arabia 4.33 compare
- 61 Costa Rica 4.29 compare
- 62 Serbia 4.26 compare
- 64 Zimbabwe 4.13 compare
- 65 Congo 4.08 compare
- 66 North Macedonia 4.08 compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.9865 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 1,113 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Ireland?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Ireland was 4.23 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.23 in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.93 in 2017.
- How does Ireland rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Ireland ranks 63rd out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland 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.