Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Rwanda
Rwanda: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 3.79 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Rwanda, 1998–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 3.79 for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.5% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Rwanda peaked at 6.37 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.6785, in 1999.
Rwanda ranks 81st of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.9369 | — |
| 1999 | 0.6785 | -27.6% |
| 2001 | 1.18 | +74.2% |
| 2002 | 2.15 | +81.5% |
| 2003 | 1.98 | -7.7% |
| 2004 | 2.68 | +35.4% |
| 2005 | 2.4 | -10.5% |
| 2006 | 1.7 | -29.4% |
| 2007 | 2.69 | +58.5% |
| 2008 | 5.67 | +110.9% |
| 2009 | 4.65 | -17.9% |
| 2010 | 3.31 | -28.9% |
| 2011 | 2.76 | -16.4% |
| 2012 | 4.21 | +52.5% |
| 2013 | 2.82 | -33.0% |
| 2014 | 3.81 | +34.8% |
| 2015 | 4.75 | +24.7% |
| 2016 | 5.32 | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 5.34 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 4.29 | -19.6% |
| 2019 | 5.04 | +17.3% |
| 2020 | 3.55 | -29.5% |
| 2021 | 6.37 | +79.5% |
| 2022 | 3.79 | -40.5% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 3.79 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.93, 1.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 3.79 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.03, 1.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8077 | 0.6785 | 0.9369 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.79 | 1.18 | 5.67 | 9 |
| 2010s | 4.17 | 2.76 | 5.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.57 | 3.55 | 6.37 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 78 Malaysia 3.82 compare
- 79 Tunisia 3.82 compare
- 80 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 3.8 compare
- 82 Trinidad and Tobago 3.74 compare
- 83 Cambodia 3.71 compare
- 84 Uzbekistan 3.69 compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 1.06 (2022)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 10.38 units per person (2022)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Rwanda?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Rwanda was 3.79 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 6.37 in 2021.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6785 in 1999.
- How does Rwanda rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Rwanda ranks 81st out of 189 countries with data for 2022.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.