Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar was -4.57 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar in Sao Tome and Principe, 1999–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in Sao Tome and Principe stood at -4.57 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.3% on the previous year and down 97.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at -322,771 in 2002 and was at its lowest, -7.40 million, in 2022.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 20th out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -464,414 | — |
| 2000 | -1.56 million | +236.6% |
| 2001 | -630,663 | -59.7% |
| 2002 | -322,771 | -48.8% |
| 2003 | -587,925 | +82.1% |
| 2004 | -521,547 | -11.3% |
| 2005 | -618,879 | +18.7% |
| 2006 | -1.29 million | +109.0% |
| 2007 | -1.51 million | +16.5% |
| 2008 | -2.98 million | +98.0% |
| 2009 | -2.52 million | -15.6% |
| 2010 | -2.11 million | -16.3% |
| 2011 | -2.40 million | +13.7% |
| 2012 | -2.25 million | -5.9% |
| 2013 | -2.31 million | +2.7% |
| 2014 | -4.09 million | +76.6% |
| 2015 | -3.41 million | -16.6% |
| 2016 | -3.46 million | +1.5% |
| 2017 | -2.29 million | -33.7% |
| 2018 | -5.58 million | +143.4% |
| 2019 | -4.03 million | -27.9% |
| 2020 | -3.29 million | -18.2% |
| 2021 | -5.37 million | +63.0% |
| 2022 | -7.40 million | +37.8% |
| 2023 | -4.57 million | -38.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -464,414 | -464,414 | -464,414 | 1 |
| 2000s | -1.25 million | -2.98 million | -322,771 | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.19 million | -5.58 million | -2.11 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -5.16 million | -7.40 million | -3.29 million | 4 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 19.82 units per person (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in Sao Tome and Principe was -4.57 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was -322,771 in 2002.
- What is the lowest trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.40 million in 2022.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 20th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.