Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in Canada
Canada: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers was 298.18 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in Canada, 2005–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Canada stood at 298.18.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Canada peaked at 358.28 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 244.73, in 2012.
Canada ranks 12th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 358.28 | — |
| 2006 | 333.05 | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 315.54 | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 287.27 | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 316.05 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 275.21 | -12.9% |
| 2011 | 254.09 | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 244.73 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 255.03 | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 274.64 | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 340.96 | +24.1% |
| 2016 | 351.96 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 302.28 | -14.1% |
| 2018 | 298.18 | -1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 322.04 | 287.27 | 358.28 | 5 |
| 2010s | 288.57 | 244.73 | 351.96 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More financial sector data for Canada
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 93.62 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 68.36 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 93.62 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Canada?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Canada was 298.18 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 358.28 in 2005.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 244.73 in 2012.
- How does Canada rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers?
- Canada ranks 12th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers. 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.