Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers (normalized) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers (normalized) was 70.98 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in Bulgaria, 2009–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Bulgaria is 70.98, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 17.0% on the previous year and down 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Bulgaria peaked at 100 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 70.98, in 2018.
That places Bulgaria 34th out of 37 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers (normalized) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 79.88 | — |
| 2010 | 94.05 | +17.7% |
| 2011 | 96.45 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 95.22 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 79.01 | -17.0% |
| 2014 | 84.33 | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 100 | +18.6% |
| 2016 | 90.37 | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 85.54 | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 70.98 | -17.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 70.98 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 84.87, 84% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 70.98 is below the median for high income countries, which is 85.91, 83% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 79.88 | 79.88 | 79.88 | 1 |
| 2010s | 88.44 | 70.98 | 100 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More financial sector data for Bulgaria
- 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 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 20.89 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 15.25 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 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 20.89 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 multipliers in Bulgaria?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Bulgaria was 70.98 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 2015.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.98 in 2018.
- How does Bulgaria rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers?
- Bulgaria ranks 34th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers (normalized). 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.