Total trade in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Total trade in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was 2.8 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total trade in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1994–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 2.8, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 94.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 2.9 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.16, in 2007.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 42nd of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 31 years of available data.
Total trade in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1.19 | — |
| 1995 | 1.32 | +11.5% |
| 1996 | 1.38 | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 1.4 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 1.36 | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 1.31 | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 1.44 | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 1.41 | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 1.3 | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 1.24 | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 1.21 | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 1.18 | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 1.22 | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 1.16 | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 1.33 | +14.1% |
| 2009 | 1.34 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 1.42 | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 1.54 | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 1.46 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 1.47 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 1.44 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 1.39 | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 1.44 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 1.65 | +15.0% |
| 2018 | 1.66 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 1.84 | +10.8% |
| 2020 | 2.02 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 2.26 | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 2.59 | +14.5% |
| 2023 | 2.9 | +11.9% |
| 2024 | 2.8 | -3.4% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 2.8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.67, 1.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 2.8 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.13, 89% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.33 | 1.19 | 1.4 | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.28 | 1.16 | 1.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.53 | 1.39 | 1.84 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.52 | 2.02 | 2.9 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 2.8 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.9 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.16 in 2007.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 42nd out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total trade in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.