Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) was 83.46 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Hong Kong, 2005–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded 83.46 for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in 2018.
The figure is down 13.4% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Hong Kong peaked at 119.86 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 79.26, in 2013.
Hong Kong ranks 24th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 101.78 | — |
| 2006 | 94.53 | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 88.08 | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 83.09 | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 91.34 | +9.9% |
| 2010 | 90.41 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 108.86 | +20.4% |
| 2012 | 89.76 | -17.5% |
| 2013 | 79.26 | -11.7% |
| 2014 | 119.86 | +51.2% |
| 2015 | 100 | -16.6% |
| 2016 | 97.01 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 96.33 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 83.46 | -13.4% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 83.46 is below the median for high income countries, which is 85.68, 97% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 83.46 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 91.42, 91% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) in Hong Kong changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +51.2% | 79.26 | 119.86 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 91.76 | 83.09 | 101.78 | 5 |
| 2010s | 96.11 | 79.26 | 119.86 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More financial sector data for Hong Kong
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), annual growth rate -3.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), per unit of GDP 0.7308 SDR per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), per capita 41,641 SDR per person (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), annual growth rate -0.454 % change on previous year (2023)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), per capita 42,075 SDR per person (2023)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate -0.4501 % change on previous year (2023)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), per capita 42,088 SDR per person (2023)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), annual growth rate -0.4504 % change on previous year (2023)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per capita 42,088 SDR per person (2023)
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate -0.5027 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Hong Kong?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Hong Kong was 83.46 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 119.86 in 2014.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.26 in 2013.
- How does Hong Kong rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities?
- Hong Kong ranks 24th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.
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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.