Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Japan
Japan: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities was 92.69 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Japan, 2009–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Japan recorded 92.69 for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in 2018.
The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Japan peaked at 101.38 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 60.13, in 2010.
Japan ranks 25th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 63.44 | — |
| 2010 | 60.13 | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 67.28 | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 71.15 | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 89.74 | +26.1% |
| 2014 | 90.16 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 101.38 | +12.4% |
| 2016 | 95.93 | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 96.85 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 92.69 | -4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 63.44 | 63.44 | 63.44 | 1 |
| 2010s | 85.03 | 60.13 | 101.38 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More financial sector data for Japan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 91.29 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 66.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 91.29 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Japan?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Japan was 92.69 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 101.38 in 2015.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.13 in 2010.
- How does Japan rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities?
- Japan ranks 25th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Japan 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.