Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual in South Africa
South Africa: Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual was -21.29 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual in South Africa, 2001–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual in South Africa is -21.29 % change on previous year, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is down 150.4% on the previous year and down 79.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual in South Africa peaked at 59.99 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -21.29 % change on previous year, in 2024.
South Africa ranks 171st of 189 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8.6 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | -0.7513 % change on previous year | -108.7% |
| 2003 | 59.99 % change on previous year | -8085.0% |
| 2004 | 6.34 % change on previous year | -89.4% |
| 2005 | 15.45 % change on previous year | +143.9% |
| 2006 | 42.06 % change on previous year | +172.2% |
| 2007 | 5.53 % change on previous year | -86.8% |
| 2008 | 32.49 % change on previous year | +487.4% |
| 2009 | -21.21 % change on previous year | -165.3% |
| 2010 | 22.23 % change on previous year | -204.8% |
| 2011 | 24.51 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 2012 | -0.6554 % change on previous year | -102.7% |
| 2013 | 21.85 % change on previous year | -3433.2% |
| 2014 | -11.85 % change on previous year | -154.3% |
| 2015 | -8.34 % change on previous year | -29.7% |
| 2016 | -15.99 % change on previous year | +91.8% |
| 2017 | -7.53 % change on previous year | -52.9% |
| 2018 | -7.09 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 10.46 % change on previous year | -247.6% |
| 2020 | -15.13 % change on previous year | -244.6% |
| 2021 | 11.62 % change on previous year | -176.8% |
| 2022 | 19.01 % change on previous year | +63.6% |
| 2023 | 42.21 % change on previous year | +122.0% |
| 2024 | -21.29 % change on previous year | -150.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's -21.29 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.15 % change on previous year. (54 countries reporting)
- South Africa's -21.29 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -2.02 % change on previous year, 10.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual in South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +8085.0% | -0.7513 % change on previous year | 59.99 % change on previous year |
| 2013 | +3433.2% | -0.6554 % change on previous year | 21.85 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.5 % change on previous year | -21.21 % change on previous year | 59.99 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.76 % change on previous year | -15.99 % change on previous year | 24.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.29 % change on previous year | -21.29 % change on previous year | 42.21 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 168 New Zealand -19.84 % change on previous year compare
- 169 Korea -19.88 % change on previous year compare
- 170 Ghana -21.07 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Bhutan -21.58 % change on previous year compare
- 173 Benin -22.8 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Togo -23.86 % change on previous year compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 1.03 (2024)
- 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, us dollar (world), annual in South Africa?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual in South Africa was -21.29 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 59.99 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.29 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual?
- South Africa ranks 171st out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar International Monetary Fund
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.