Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities was 30.1 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Costa Rica, 2008–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Costa Rica stood at 30.1.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and down 60.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Costa Rica peaked at 76.04 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 29.55, in 2017.
Costa Rica ranks 35th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 76.04 | — |
| 2009 | 65.28 | -14.2% |
| 2010 | 53.66 | -17.8% |
| 2011 | 45.9 | -14.5% |
| 2012 | 42.97 | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 49.3 | +14.7% |
| 2014 | 46.95 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 31.2 | -33.5% |
| 2016 | 31.71 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 29.55 | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 30.1 | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70.66 | 65.28 | 76.04 | 2 |
| 2010s | 40.15 | 29.55 | 53.66 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More financial sector data for Costa Rica
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 18.96 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 13.85 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 18.96 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Costa Rica?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Costa Rica was 30.1 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 76.04 in 2008.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.55 in 2017.
- How does Costa Rica rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities?
- Costa Rica ranks 35th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.