Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Tonga
Tonga: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 2.97 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Tonga, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Tonga is 2.97, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.8% on the previous year and up 69.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Tonga peaked at 5.53 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.4028, in 2007.
That places Tonga 122nd out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Tonga, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.4488 | — |
| 2001 | 0.8776 | +95.5% |
| 2002 | 0.8101 | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 0.5213 | -35.6% |
| 2004 | 0.5569 | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 0.4956 | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 0.4088 | -17.5% |
| 2007 | 0.4028 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 1.4 | +248.7% |
| 2009 | 1.53 | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 1.82 | +18.7% |
| 2011 | 1.81 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 3.07 | +69.6% |
| 2013 | 1.75 | -42.9% |
| 2014 | 2.35 | +34.1% |
| 2020 | 5.53 | +135.5% |
| 2021 | 2.81 | -49.2% |
| 2022 | 3.32 | +18.4% |
| 2023 | 2.97 | -10.8% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 2.97 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.43, 86% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 2.97 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.05, 97% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Tonga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +248.7% | 0.4028 | 1.4 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7459 | 0.4028 | 1.53 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.16 | 1.75 | 3.07 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.66 | 2.81 | 5.53 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 1.49 (2023)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 73.04 units per person (2023)
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- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 474,960 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Tonga?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Tonga was 2.97 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 5.53 in 2020.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4028 in 2007.
- How does Tonga rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Tonga ranks 122nd out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.