Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in South Africa
South Africa: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 3.86 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in South Africa is 3.86, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 16.3% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in South Africa peaked at 4.61 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.9, in 2007.
That places South Africa 77th 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 25 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.93 | — |
| 2001 | 3.36 | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 3.25 | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 3.97 | +22.3% |
| 2004 | 3.04 | -23.4% |
| 2005 | 3.05 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 3.46 | +13.4% |
| 2007 | 2.9 | -16.2% |
| 2008 | 3.63 | +25.3% |
| 2009 | 3.86 | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 3.82 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 3.84 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 3.76 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 4.61 | +22.6% |
| 2014 | 4.21 | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 4.51 | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 4.32 | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 3.6 | -16.6% |
| 2018 | 2.99 | -17.1% |
| 2019 | 3.49 | +16.8% |
| 2020 | 3.8 | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 3.14 | -17.6% |
| 2022 | 3.13 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 4.61 | +47.3% |
| 2024 | 3.86 | -16.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 3.86 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.43, 1.1× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 3.86 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.03, 1.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.34 | 2.9 | 3.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.91 | 2.99 | 4.61 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.71 | 3.13 | 4.61 | 5 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 64.23 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in South Africa?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in South Africa was 3.86 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.61 in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9 in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- South Africa ranks 77th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa 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.