Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Botswana
Botswana: Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was -0.5588 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Botswana, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Botswana is -0.5588, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Botswana peaked at -0.4906 in 2017 and was at its lowest, -3.46, in 2011.
That places Botswana 59th out of 177 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -0.6629 | — |
| 2001 | -0.791 | +19.3% |
| 2002 | -1.15 | +45.8% |
| 2003 | -1.18 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | -0.7247 | -38.3% |
| 2005 | -0.5701 | -21.3% |
| 2006 | -0.5606 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | -0.6782 | +21.0% |
| 2008 | -0.8581 | +26.5% |
| 2009 | -0.8082 | -5.8% |
| 2010 | -1.83 | +126.1% |
| 2011 | -3.46 | +89.6% |
| 2012 | -1.37 | -60.3% |
| 2013 | -0.6678 | -51.4% |
| 2014 | -0.6224 | -6.8% |
| 2015 | -0.937 | +50.5% |
| 2016 | -0.7925 | -15.4% |
| 2017 | -0.4906 | -38.1% |
| 2018 | -0.6061 | +23.5% |
| 2019 | -0.6346 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | -0.5246 | -17.3% |
| 2021 | -0.6427 | +22.5% |
| 2022 | -0.6176 | -3.9% |
| 2023 | -0.5588 | -9.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -0.7983 | -1.18 | -0.5606 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.14 | -3.46 | -0.4906 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.5859 | -0.6427 | -0.5246 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Botswana?
- Trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Botswana was -0.5588 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was -0.4906 in 2017.
- What is the lowest trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.46 in 2011.
- How does Botswana rank for trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Botswana ranks 59th out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Trade balance 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.