Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar in Lesotho
Lesotho: Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar was -26.74 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar in Lesotho, 2001–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in Lesotho stood at -26.74 million.
That represents a change of up 22.2% on the previous year and down 106.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in Lesotho peaked at -2.19 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, -34.39 million, in 2023.
Lesotho ranks 38th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -2.58 million | — |
| 2002 | -2.19 million | -15.1% |
| 2003 | -6.40 million | +192.0% |
| 2004 | -15.84 million | +147.5% |
| 2005 | -2.84 million | -82.1% |
| 2006 | -3.31 million | +16.6% |
| 2007 | -3.91 million | +18.3% |
| 2008 | -4.02 million | +2.7% |
| 2009 | -5.25 million | +30.7% |
| 2010 | -9.01 million | +71.7% |
| 2011 | -5.96 million | -33.9% |
| 2012 | -3.46 million | -42.0% |
| 2013 | -4.46 million | +29.0% |
| 2014 | -12.95 million | +190.3% |
| 2015 | -13.52 million | +4.4% |
| 2016 | -15.66 million | +15.9% |
| 2017 | -17.03 million | +8.8% |
| 2018 | -21.33 million | +25.2% |
| 2019 | -27.29 million | +28.0% |
| 2020 | -15.85 million | -41.9% |
| 2021 | -27.06 million | +70.7% |
| 2022 | -27.01 million | -0.2% |
| 2023 | -34.39 million | +27.3% |
| 2024 | -26.74 million | -22.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -5.15 million | -15.84 million | -2.19 million | 9 |
| 2010s | -13.07 million | -27.29 million | -3.46 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -26.21 million | -34.39 million | -15.85 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in Lesotho?
- Trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in Lesotho was -26.74 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was -2.19 million in 2002.
- What is the lowest trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -34.39 million in 2023.
- How does Lesotho rank for trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar?
- Lesotho ranks 38th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 106.6%. 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, 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.