Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) in Ireland
Ireland: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) was 128.41 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Ireland, 2005–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Ireland stood at 128.41.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.9% on the previous year and up 100.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Ireland peaked at 135.6 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 50.9, in 2013.
Ireland ranks 4th of 37 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 135.6 | — |
| 2006 | 106.97 | -21.1% |
| 2007 | 84.68 | -20.8% |
| 2008 | 64.17 | -24.2% |
| 2009 | 68.03 | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 60.52 | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 57.23 | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 51.14 | -10.6% |
| 2013 | 50.9 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 59.35 | +16.6% |
| 2015 | 100 | +68.5% |
| 2016 | 115.33 | +15.3% |
| 2017 | 101.98 | -11.6% |
| 2018 | 128.41 | +25.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 128.41 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85.33, 1.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 128.41 is above the median for high income countries, which is 85.68, 1.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 91.89 | 64.17 | 135.6 | 5 |
| 2010s | 80.54 | 50.9 | 128.41 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More financial sector data for Ireland
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 223.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 163.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 223.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Ireland?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Ireland was 128.41 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 135.6 in 2005.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.9 in 2013.
- How does Ireland rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities?
- Ireland ranks 4th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland 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.