Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 3.03 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Sierra Leone, 2000–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Sierra Leone stood at 3.03. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 50.9% on the previous year and up 21.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Sierra Leone peaked at 3.03 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.3878, in 2002.
Sierra Leone ranks 116th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.6257 | — |
| 2002 | 0.3878 | -38.0% |
| 2014 | 2.5 | +545.1% |
| 2015 | 1.82 | -27.1% |
| 2016 | 1.38 | -24.1% |
| 2017 | 2.01 | +45.2% |
| 2018 | 3.03 | +50.9% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 3.03 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.93, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 3.03 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.03, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5067 | 0.3878 | 0.6257 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.15 | 1.38 | 3.03 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.5399 (2018)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 4.57 units per person (2018)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0054 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 1.85 million (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Sierra Leone?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Sierra Leone was 3.03 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 3.03 in 2018.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3878 in 2002.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Sierra Leone ranks 116th out of 189 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.