Total trade in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in South Africa
South Africa: Total trade in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 1.46 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Total trade in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1.46 for total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in 2024.
The figure is down 15.9% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in South Africa peaked at 2.37 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.2, in 2000.
That places South Africa 85th out of 177 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total trade in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.2 | — |
| 2001 | 1.68 | +39.9% |
| 2002 | 1.62 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 1.51 | -6.9% |
| 2004 | 1.32 | -12.3% |
| 2005 | 1.38 | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 1.81 | +31.8% |
| 2007 | 1.97 | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 2.37 | +20.3% |
| 2009 | 1.5 | -36.8% |
| 2010 | 1.54 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 1.73 | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 1.67 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 2 | +19.6% |
| 2014 | 1.92 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 1.95 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 1.81 | -7.3% |
| 2017 | 1.47 | -18.8% |
| 2018 | 1.35 | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 1.47 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 1.55 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 1.56 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 1.25 | -20.1% |
| 2023 | 1.74 | +39.1% |
| 2024 | 1.46 | -15.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1.46 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.46, 100% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 1.46 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.8298, 1.8× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.64 | 1.2 | 2.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.69 | 1.35 | 2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.51 | 1.25 | 1.74 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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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 total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in South Africa?
- Total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in South Africa was 1.46 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.37 in 2008.
- What is the lowest total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2 in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 85th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total trade in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP (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.