Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Lesotho
Lesotho: Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP was -1.16 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP in Lesotho, 2001–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Lesotho stood at -1.16.
That represents a change of up 25.0% on the previous year and down 122.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Lesotho peaked at -0.1403 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -1.55, in 2023.
That places Lesotho 131st out of 177 countries with data for 2024, 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -0.3335 | — |
| 2002 | -0.2561 | -23.2% |
| 2003 | -0.5096 | +99.0% |
| 2004 | -0.9913 | +94.5% |
| 2005 | -0.1639 | -83.5% |
| 2006 | -0.1922 | +17.3% |
| 2007 | -0.2224 | +15.7% |
| 2008 | -0.2431 | +9.3% |
| 2009 | -0.271 | +11.5% |
| 2010 | -0.3825 | +41.1% |
| 2011 | -0.2317 | -39.4% |
| 2012 | -0.1403 | -39.5% |
| 2013 | -0.1902 | +35.6% |
| 2014 | -0.5226 | +174.8% |
| 2015 | -0.6138 | +17.4% |
| 2016 | -0.7099 | +15.7% |
| 2017 | -0.7027 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | -0.8627 | +22.8% |
| 2019 | -1.17 | +36.2% |
| 2020 | -0.7576 | -35.5% |
| 2021 | -1.11 | +46.1% |
| 2022 | -1.19 | +7.3% |
| 2023 | -1.55 | +30.7% |
| 2024 | -1.16 | -25.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -0.3537 | -0.9913 | -0.1639 | 9 |
| 2010s | -0.5531 | -1.17 | -0.1403 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.15 | -1.55 | -0.7576 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Lesotho?
- Trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp in Lesotho was -1.16 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was -0.1403 in 2012.
- What is the lowest trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.55 in 2023.
- How does Lesotho rank for trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp?
- Lesotho ranks 131st out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is trade balance in low carbon technology products, percent of gdp rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 122.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.