Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar in South Africa
South Africa: Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar was 4.11 billion in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Africa is 4.11 billion, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 21.3% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Africa peaked at 5.22 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 828.41 million, in 2000.
South Africa ranks 44th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 828.41 million | — |
| 2001 | 899.68 million | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 892.92 million | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 1.43 billion | +60.0% |
| 2004 | 1.52 billion | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 1.75 billion | +15.5% |
| 2006 | 2.49 billion | +42.1% |
| 2007 | 2.63 billion | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 3.48 billion | +32.5% |
| 2009 | 2.74 billion | -21.2% |
| 2010 | 3.35 billion | +22.2% |
| 2011 | 4.18 billion | +24.5% |
| 2012 | 4.15 billion | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 5.06 billion | +21.8% |
| 2014 | 4.46 billion | -11.9% |
| 2015 | 4.09 billion | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 3.43 billion | -16.0% |
| 2017 | 3.17 billion | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 2.95 billion | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 3.26 billion | +10.5% |
| 2020 | 2.76 billion | -15.1% |
| 2021 | 3.09 billion | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 3.67 billion | +19.0% |
| 2023 | 5.22 billion | +42.2% |
| 2024 | 4.11 billion | -21.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.87 billion | 828.41 million | 3.48 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.81 billion | 2.95 billion | 5.06 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.77 billion | 2.76 billion | 5.22 billion | 5 |
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- 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 in South Africa?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Africa was 4.11 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.22 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 828.41 million in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar?
- South Africa ranks 44th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (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.