Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Switzerland
Switzerland: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 4.5 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Switzerland, 1998–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Switzerland is 4.5, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.7% on the previous year and up 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Switzerland peaked at 4.83 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.32, in 2016.
That places Switzerland 55th 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 27 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3.37 | — |
| 1999 | 3.53 | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 3.58 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 3.59 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 3.68 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 3.62 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 3.59 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 3.64 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 3.6 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 3.86 | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 4.09 | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 4.05 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 3.86 | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 3.83 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 2.55 | -33.6% |
| 2013 | 2.49 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 2.91 | +17.2% |
| 2015 | 2.82 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 2.32 | -17.7% |
| 2017 | 3.2 | +38.2% |
| 2018 | 3.34 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 3.68 | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 4.06 | +10.2% |
| 2021 | 4.56 | +12.4% |
| 2022 | 4.23 | -7.2% |
| 2023 | 4.83 | +14.1% |
| 2024 | 4.5 | -6.7% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 4.5 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.48, 1.0× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 4.5 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.11, 88% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.45 | 3.37 | 3.53 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.73 | 3.58 | 4.09 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 2.32 | 3.86 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.43 | 4.06 | 4.83 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 1.77 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 1,842 units per person (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0171 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Switzerland?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Switzerland was 4.5 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.83 in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.32 in 2016.
- How does Switzerland rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Switzerland ranks 55th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.