Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers (normalized) in Iceland
Iceland: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers (normalized) was 80.29 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in Iceland, 2005–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Iceland is 80.29, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 35.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Iceland peaked at 104.23 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 59.35, in 2008.
That places Iceland 25th out of 37 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers (normalized) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 104.23 | — |
| 2006 | 94.97 | -8.9% |
| 2007 | 76.28 | -19.7% |
| 2008 | 59.35 | -22.2% |
| 2009 | 79.67 | +34.2% |
| 2010 | 70.92 | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 76.65 | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 84.26 | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 89.43 | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 88.16 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 100 | +13.4% |
| 2016 | 81.51 | -18.5% |
| 2017 | 79.36 | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 80.29 | +1.2% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 80.29 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 84.87, 95% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 80.29 is below the median for high income countries, which is 85.91, 93% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.9 | 59.35 | 104.23 | 5 |
| 2010s | 83.4 | 70.92 | 100 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More financial sector data for Iceland
- 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 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 243.62 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 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 177.89 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 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 243.62 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 Iceland?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Iceland was 80.29 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 104.23 in 2005.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.35 in 2008.
- How does Iceland rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers?
- Iceland ranks 25th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iceland 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.