Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) in Latvia
Latvia: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) was 97.56 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Latvia, 2008–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Latvia stood at 97.56.
That represents a change of up 13.7% on the previous year and up 62.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Latvia peaked at 101.32 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 60.12, in 2008.
That places Latvia 12th out of 37 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities (normalized) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 60.12 | — |
| 2009 | 67.15 | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 84.27 | +25.5% |
| 2011 | 71.36 | -15.3% |
| 2012 | 86.84 | +21.7% |
| 2013 | 87.36 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 79.28 | -9.2% |
| 2015 | 100 | +26.1% |
| 2016 | 101.32 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 85.77 | -15.3% |
| 2018 | 97.56 | +13.7% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 97.56 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85.33, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 97.56 is above the median for high income countries, which is 85.68, 1.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 63.63 | 60.12 | 67.15 | 2 |
| 2010s | 88.2 | 71.36 | 101.32 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More financial sector data for Latvia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 68.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 43.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 60.46 % 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 31.6 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 68.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 43.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 60.46 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Latvia?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Latvia was 97.56 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 101.32 in 2016.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.12 in 2008.
- How does Latvia rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities?
- Latvia ranks 12th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latvia 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.