Total trade in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) in South Korea
South Korea: Total trade in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) was 92.71 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total trade in low carbon technology products, US dollar in South Korea, 1994–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total trade in low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Korea is 92.71 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.9% on the previous year and up 17.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total trade in low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Korea peaked at 104.00 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8.66 billion, in 1994.
That places South Korea 6th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total trade in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 8.66 billion | — |
| 1995 | 13.42 billion | +54.9% |
| 1996 | 14.27 billion | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 13.38 billion | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 8.85 billion | -33.8% |
| 1999 | 12.02 billion | +35.8% |
| 2000 | 13.96 billion | +16.1% |
| 2001 | 11.60 billion | -16.9% |
| 2002 | 13.22 billion | +14.0% |
| 2003 | 17.88 billion | +35.2% |
| 2004 | 25.62 billion | +43.3% |
| 2005 | 34.10 billion | +33.1% |
| 2006 | 44.01 billion | +29.1% |
| 2007 | 49.44 billion | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 59.25 billion | +19.8% |
| 2009 | 58.97 billion | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 75.06 billion | +27.3% |
| 2011 | 80.01 billion | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 82.98 billion | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 83.80 billion | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 79.15 billion | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 75.33 billion | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 66.61 billion | -11.6% |
| 2017 | 76.07 billion | +14.2% |
| 2018 | 77.81 billion | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 71.15 billion | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 70.04 billion | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 82.59 billion | +17.9% |
| 2022 | 86.72 billion | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 104.00 billion | +19.9% |
| 2024 | 92.71 billion | -10.9% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 92.71 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.42 billion, 21.0× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 92.71 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 464.94 million, 199.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.77 billion | 8.66 billion | 14.27 billion | 6 |
| 2000s | 32.81 billion | 11.60 billion | 59.25 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 76.80 billion | 66.61 billion | 83.80 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 87.21 billion | 70.04 billion | 104.00 billion | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total trade in low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Korea?
- Total trade in low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Korea was 92.71 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total trade in low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 104.00 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest total trade in low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.66 billion in 1994.
- How does South Korea rank for total trade in low carbon technology products, us dollar?
- South Korea ranks 6th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total trade in low carbon technology products, us dollar rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total trade in 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.