Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Japan
Japan: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 3.49 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Japan, 1998–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Japan recorded 3.49 for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in 2024.
The figure is up 27.8% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Japan peaked at 3.96 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.35, in 2011.
Japan ranks 90th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2.83 | — |
| 1999 | 2.81 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 2.75 | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 2.81 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 2.84 | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 3.04 | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 3.2 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 3.26 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 3.52 | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 2.92 | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 2.43 | -17.0% |
| 2009 | 2.65 | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 2.55 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2.35 | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 2.39 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 2.88 | +20.4% |
| 2014 | 3.3 | +14.5% |
| 2015 | 3.66 | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 3.69 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 3.6 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 3.47 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 3.67 | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 3.96 | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 3.8 | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 3.03 | -20.2% |
| 2023 | 2.73 | -9.9% |
| 2024 | 3.49 | +27.8% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 3.49 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.48, 78% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Japan's 3.49 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.05, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.82 | 2.81 | 2.83 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.94 | 2.43 | 3.52 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.16 | 2.35 | 3.69 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 2.73 | 3.96 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 209.17 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Japan?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Japan was 3.49 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.96 in 2020.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.35 in 2011.
- How does Japan rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Japan ranks 90th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Japan 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.