Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was -0.8139 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Central African Republic, 1994–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Central African Republic is -0.8139, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 22.4% on the previous year and down 286.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Central African Republic peaked at 0 in 2006 and was at its lowest, -1.33, in 2015.
Central African Republic ranks 93rd of 177 countries on this measure, 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 Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -0.3008 | — |
| 1995 | -0.3553 | +18.1% |
| 1996 | -0.1228 | -65.4% |
| 1997 | -0.3383 | +175.6% |
| 1998 | -0.2747 | -18.8% |
| 1999 | -0.0671 | -75.6% |
| 2000 | -0.0717 | +6.9% |
| 2001 | -0.2247 | +213.4% |
| 2002 | -0.1547 | -31.2% |
| 2003 | -0.0922 | -40.4% |
| 2004 | -0.0987 | +7.0% |
| 2005 | -0.1491 | +51.1% |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | -0.3239 | -7786614.4% |
| 2008 | -0.4035 | +24.6% |
| 2009 | -0.3132 | -22.4% |
| 2010 | -0.2705 | -13.6% |
| 2011 | -0.3374 | +24.7% |
| 2012 | -0.2604 | -22.8% |
| 2013 | -0.1245 | -52.2% |
| 2014 | -0.2108 | +69.3% |
| 2015 | -1.33 | +533.1% |
| 2016 | -0.3732 | -72.0% |
| 2017 | -0.2723 | -27.1% |
| 2018 | -0.3107 | +14.1% |
| 2019 | -0.8615 | +177.3% |
| 2020 | -0.7403 | -14.1% |
| 2021 | -1.07 | +43.9% |
| 2022 | -1.22 | +14.2% |
| 2023 | -1.05 | -13.7% |
| 2024 | -0.8139 | -22.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's -0.8139 is below the median for low income countries, which is -0.7582, 1.1× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's -0.8139 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.7682, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | -7786614.4% | 0 | -0.3239 |
| 2015 | -533.1% | -0.2108 | -1.33 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.2431 | -0.3553 | -0.0671 | 6 |
| 2000s | -0.1832 | -0.4035 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.4356 | -1.33 | -0.1245 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.977 | -1.22 | -0.7403 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 90 Kazakhstan -0.8002 compare
- 91 Eswatini -0.8024 compare
- 92 Mauritania -0.8041 compare
- 94 Angola -0.8178 compare
- 95 Bolivia, Plurinational State of -0.8212 compare
- 96 Comoros -0.8241 compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.8611 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 4.57 units per person (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0089 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 1.34 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Central African Republic?
- Trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Central African Republic was -0.8139 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 0 in 2006.
- What is the lowest trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.33 in 2015.
- How does Central African Republic rank for trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Central African Republic ranks 93rd out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 286.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.