Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Switzerland
Switzerland: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities was 13.31 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Switzerland, 2009–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Switzerland stood at 13.31. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 8.1% on the previous year and down 37.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Switzerland peaked at 21.95 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 13.31, in 2018.
Switzerland ranks 37th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions intensities in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 21.41 | — |
| 2010 | 21.95 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 17.55 | -20.1% |
| 2012 | 17.6 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 16.35 | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 13.66 | -16.4% |
| 2015 | 14.89 | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 15.79 | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 14.48 | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 13.31 | -8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.41 | 21.41 | 21.41 | 1 |
| 2010s | 16.18 | 13.31 | 21.95 | 9 |
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More financial sector data for Switzerland
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 230.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 4.78 % 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 168.19 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 230.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Switzerland?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities in Switzerland was 13.31 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 21.95 in 2010.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.31 in 2018.
- How does Switzerland rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities?
- Switzerland ranks 37th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions intensities rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.