Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Portugal
Portugal: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities was 101.28 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Portugal, 2005–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Portugal stood at 101.28.
The figure is down 14.1% on the previous year and up 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Portugal peaked at 130.24 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 78.19, in 2008.
Portugal ranks 22nd of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 130.24 | — |
| 2006 | 107.89 | -17.2% |
| 2007 | 85.98 | -20.3% |
| 2008 | 78.19 | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 92.4 | +18.2% |
| 2010 | 83.07 | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 81.3 | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 95.41 | +17.3% |
| 2013 | 87.84 | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 94 | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 122.35 | +30.2% |
| 2016 | 123.71 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 117.91 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 101.28 | -14.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 101.28 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 102.37, 99% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 101.28 is above the median for high income countries, which is 100.23, 1.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 98.94 | 78.19 | 130.24 | 5 |
| 2010s | 100.76 | 81.3 | 123.71 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More financial sector data for Portugal
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 19.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 67.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 13.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 49.04 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 19.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 67.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 13.63 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Portugal?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Portugal was 101.28 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 130.24 in 2005.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.19 in 2008.
- How does Portugal rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities?
- Portugal ranks 22nd out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal 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.