Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) was -1.34 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2015–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at -1.34 billion. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of down 150.0% on the previous year and down 182.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at -192.82 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, -1.34 billion, in 2023.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 144th out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -474.35 million | — |
| 2016 | -239.68 million | -49.5% |
| 2017 | -192.82 million | -19.6% |
| 2018 | -289.89 million | +50.3% |
| 2019 | -468.61 million | +61.6% |
| 2020 | -340.19 million | -27.4% |
| 2021 | -321.16 million | -5.6% |
| 2022 | -535.32 million | +66.7% |
| 2023 | -1.34 billion | +150.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's -1.34 billion is below the median for low income countries, which is -125.24 million, 10.7× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's -1.34 billion is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -164.74 million, 8.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -333.07 million | -474.35 million | -192.82 million | 5 |
| 2020s | -633.80 million | -1.34 billion | -321.16 million | 4 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 1.99 (2023)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 12.68 units per person (2023)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0192 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 3.40 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in Democratic Republic of Congo was -1.34 billion in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was -192.82 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.34 billion in 2023.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 144th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 182.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Trade balance 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.