Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 2.44 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in United Arab Emirates, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 2.44 for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in United Arab Emirates peaked at 3.44 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.06, in 2013.
That places United Arab Emirates 143rd out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.63 | — |
| 2007 | 3.44 | +30.6% |
| 2008 | 2.9 | -15.5% |
| 2012 | 3.04 | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 2.06 | -32.3% |
| 2014 | 2.46 | +19.5% |
| 2015 | 2.86 | +16.6% |
| 2016 | 2.69 | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 2.98 | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 2.89 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 2.99 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 3.25 | +8.6% |
| 2021 | 2.55 | -21.4% |
| 2022 | 2.46 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 2.44 | -0.9% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 2.44 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.48, 55% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 2.44 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.24, 75% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.99 | 2.63 | 3.44 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.74 | 2.06 | 3.04 | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.67 | 2.44 | 3.25 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 1.95 (2023)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 974.47 units per person (2023)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0195 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 6.36 billion (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in United Arab Emirates?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in United Arab Emirates was 2.44 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 3.44 in 2007.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.06 in 2013.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 143rd out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.