Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Canada
Canada: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities was 188.94 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Canada, 2005–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Canada stood at 188.94.
The figure is up 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Canada peaked at 226 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 141.47, in 2012.
Canada ranks 10th of 37 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 187.59 | — |
| 2006 | 182.42 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 175.74 | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 164.87 | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 178.2 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 153.96 | -13.6% |
| 2011 | 149.36 | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 141.47 | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 150.59 | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 165.34 | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 215.91 | +30.6% |
| 2016 | 226 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 188.92 | -16.4% |
| 2018 | 188.94 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 177.77 | 164.87 | 187.59 | 5 |
| 2010s | 175.61 | 141.47 | 226 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More financial sector data for Canada
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.08 % 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 93.62 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.02 % 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 68.36 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.08 % 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 93.62 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Canada?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Canada was 188.94 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 226 in 2016.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 141.47 in 2012.
- How does Canada rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities?
- Canada ranks 10th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities. 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.