Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports was 4.13 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Zimbabwe, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Zimbabwe stood at 4.13.
That represents a change of up 21.1% on the previous year and up 167.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Zimbabwe peaked at 8.86 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.6781, in 2008.
That places Zimbabwe 64th out of 189 countries with data for 2024, 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.49 | — |
| 2001 | 4.89 | +227.2% |
| 2002 | 5.32 | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 2.14 | -59.8% |
| 2004 | 8.86 | +314.4% |
| 2005 | 1.05 | -88.2% |
| 2006 | 0.9111 | -13.0% |
| 2007 | 1.47 | +61.6% |
| 2008 | 0.6781 | -53.9% |
| 2009 | 1.1 | +62.1% |
| 2010 | 1.99 | +80.7% |
| 2011 | 1.42 | -28.7% |
| 2012 | 1.84 | +30.2% |
| 2013 | 1.4 | -24.1% |
| 2014 | 1.54 | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 2.02 | +30.6% |
| 2016 | 2.19 | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 1.95 | -10.8% |
| 2018 | 2.02 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 2.56 | +26.3% |
| 2020 | 3.5 | +37.1% |
| 2021 | 3.41 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 3.71 | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 3.41 | -8.2% |
| 2024 | 4.13 | +21.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 4.13 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.9, 1.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 4.13 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.03, 1.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of imports in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +314.4% | 2.14 | 8.86 |
| 2001 | +227.2% | 1.49 | 4.89 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.79 | 0.6781 | 8.86 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.89 | 1.4 | 2.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.63 | 3.41 | 4.13 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 61 Costa Rica 4.29 compare
- 62 Serbia 4.26 compare
- 63 Ireland 4.23 compare
- 65 Congo 4.08 compare
- 66 North Macedonia 4.08 compare
- 67 Central African Republic 4.06 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Zimbabwe?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports in Zimbabwe was 4.13 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 8.86 in 2004.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6781 in 2008.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports?
- Zimbabwe ranks 64th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, percent of imports rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.