Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Malawi
Malawi: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 3.36 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Malawi, 1999–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Malawi stood at 3.36.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 55.5% on the previous year and up 96.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Malawi peaked at 4.51 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.11, in 2001.
That places Malawi 95th out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3.28 | — |
| 2000 | 1.96 | -40.3% |
| 2001 | 1.11 | -43.1% |
| 2002 | 1.42 | +27.4% |
| 2003 | 2.16 | +52.4% |
| 2004 | 1.4 | -35.1% |
| 2005 | 1.24 | -11.8% |
| 2006 | 1.36 | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 1.42 | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 1.67 | +17.8% |
| 2009 | 1.66 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 1.96 | +17.9% |
| 2011 | 1.79 | -8.6% |
| 2012 | 4.51 | +151.3% |
| 2013 | 1.75 | -61.2% |
| 2014 | 1.71 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 1.92 | +12.2% |
| 2016 | 1.78 | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 2.82 | +58.3% |
| 2018 | 2.26 | -19.8% |
| 2019 | 3.59 | +59.0% |
| 2020 | 2.41 | -33.0% |
| 2021 | 4.48 | +86.3% |
| 2022 | 3.34 | -25.6% |
| 2023 | 2.16 | -35.2% |
| 2024 | 3.36 | +55.5% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 3.36 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.93, 1.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 3.36 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.03, 1.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.28 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.54 | 1.11 | 2.16 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.41 | 1.71 | 4.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.15 | 2.16 | 4.48 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 92 Uganda 3.45 compare
- 93 Bahrain 3.43 compare
- 94 Netherlands 3.41 compare
- 96 Iran, Islamic Republic of 3.35 compare
- 97 Philippines 3.34 compare
- 98 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3.32 compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.7726 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 4.21 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Malawi?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Malawi was 3.36 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 4.51 in 2012.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.11 in 2001.
- How does Malawi rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Malawi ranks 95th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi 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.