Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Germany
Germany: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities was 131.96 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Germany, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Germany is 131.96, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 11.3% on the previous year and up 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Germany peaked at 177.54 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 102.78, in 2007.
That places Germany 16th 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 12 years of available data.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 102.78 | — |
| 2008 | 105.34 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 119.72 | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 135.81 | +13.4% |
| 2011 | 131.41 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 151.34 | +15.2% |
| 2013 | 156.04 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 152.72 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 177.54 | +16.3% |
| 2016 | 170.06 | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 148.8 | -12.5% |
| 2018 | 131.96 | -11.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 109.28 | 102.78 | 119.72 | 3 |
| 2010s | 150.63 | 131.41 | 177.54 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More financial sector data for Germany
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 115.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 84.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 115.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Germany?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Germany was 131.96 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 177.54 in 2015.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 102.78 in 2007.
- How does Germany rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities?
- Germany ranks 16th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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.