Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Samoa
Samoa: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 2.53 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Samoa, 2001–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Samoa recorded 2.53 for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 81.2% on the previous year and up 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Samoa peaked at 7.73 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.3145, in 2005.
Samoa ranks 138th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.92 | — |
| 2002 | 0.6887 | -64.1% |
| 2003 | 0.575 | -16.5% |
| 2004 | 0.6052 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 0.3145 | -48.0% |
| 2006 | 1.14 | +263.5% |
| 2007 | 0.6924 | -39.4% |
| 2008 | 0.444 | -35.9% |
| 2009 | 0.634 | +42.8% |
| 2010 | 1.95 | +207.5% |
| 2011 | 7.73 | +296.7% |
| 2012 | 2.45 | -68.4% |
| 2013 | 1.79 | -26.7% |
| 2014 | 1.84 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 2.88 | +56.6% |
| 2016 | 2.08 | -27.9% |
| 2017 | 2.43 | +17.3% |
| 2018 | 1.97 | -19.2% |
| 2019 | 2.18 | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 1.66 | -24.0% |
| 2022 | 1.31 | -21.3% |
| 2023 | 1.4 | +7.1% |
| 2024 | 2.53 | +81.2% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's 2.53 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.43, 74% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Samoa's 2.53 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.05, 83% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Samoa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +296.7% | 1.95 | 7.73 |
| 2006 | +263.5% | 0.3145 | 1.14 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7794 | 0.3145 | 1.92 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.73 | 1.79 | 7.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.72 | 1.31 | 2.53 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 135 Guatemala 2.65 compare
- 136 Nepal 2.65 compare
- 137 Burkina Faso 2.58 compare
- 139 Sao Tome and Principe 2.52 compare
- 140 Peru 2.5 compare
- 141 Madagascar 2.46 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Samoa?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Samoa was 2.53 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.73 in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3145 in 2005.
- How does Samoa rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Samoa ranks 138th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa 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.