Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar … capita in Kenya
Kenya: Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar … capita was 7.07 units per person in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per in Kenya, 1997–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per person.
Analysis
In 2023, imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per in Kenya stood at 7.07 units per person.
The figure is down 29.0% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per in Kenya peaked at 13.37 units per person in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.24 units per person, in 2002.
Kenya ranks 167th of 186 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 … capita in Kenya, year by year
| Year | units per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2.43 units per person | — |
| 1998 | 2.02 units per person | -16.7% |
| 1999 | 2.52 units per person | +24.4% |
| 2000 | 2.2 units per person | -12.6% |
| 2001 | 2.48 units per person | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 1.24 units per person | -50.1% |
| 2003 | 1.35 units per person | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 1.49 units per person | +10.8% |
| 2005 | 2.02 units per person | +35.0% |
| 2006 | 2.8 units per person | +38.9% |
| 2007 | 4.87 units per person | +73.9% |
| 2008 | 5.97 units per person | +22.8% |
| 2009 | 6.8 units per person | +13.8% |
| 2010 | 6.46 units per person | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 11.62 units per person | +79.9% |
| 2015 | 11.75 units per person | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 13.37 units per person | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 10.07 units per person | -24.7% |
| 2018 | 11.32 units per person | +12.4% |
| 2019 | 12.81 units per person | +13.2% |
| 2020 | 12.65 units per person | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 11.73 units per person | -7.3% |
| 2022 | 9.96 units per person | -15.1% |
| 2023 | 7.07 units per person | -29.0% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 7.07 units per person is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 23 units per person, 31% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 7.07 units per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.92 units per person, 71% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.32 units per person | 2.02 units per person | 2.52 units per person | 3 |
| 2000s | 3.12 units per person | 1.24 units per person | 6.8 units per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.06 units per person | 6.46 units per person | 13.37 units per person | 7 |
| 2020s | 10.35 units per person | 7.07 units per person | 12.65 units per person | 4 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.3618 (2023)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0036 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per in Kenya?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per in Kenya was 7.07 units per person in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 13.37 units per person in 2016.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.24 units per person in 2002.
- How does Kenya rank for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per?
- Kenya ranks 167th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar International Monetary Fund
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.