Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) in Brazil
Brazil: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) was 72.19 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Brazil, 2012–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Brazil is 72.19, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.7% on the previous year and up 27.9% over ten years.
Brazil ranks 34th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 56.45 | — |
| 2013 | 66.97 | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 77.16 | +15.2% |
| 2015 | 100 | +29.6% |
| 2016 | 87.17 | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 75.73 | -13.1% |
| 2018 | 72.19 | -4.7% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 72.19 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 110.48, 65% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Brazil
More financial sector data for Brazil
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 18.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 13.87 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 18.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.54 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Brazil?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Brazil was 72.19 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 2015.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.45 in 2012.
- How does Brazil rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities?
- Brazil ranks 34th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 7 observations, free to reuse under IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required).
About this data
This dataset is designed to measure the carbon footprint of bank loans, which is a crucial component for understanding the environmental impact of financial portfolios. Bank loans provide finance to industries with varying degrees of carbon intensities. The footprint of bank loans contributes to the disclosure of the carbon intensity of the loans portfolio.