Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in Ireland
Ireland: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers was 78.42 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in Ireland, 2005–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 78.42 for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in 2018.
That represents a change of up 16.1% on the previous year and up 33.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Ireland peaked at 104.22 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 48.55, in 2012.
Ireland ranks 33rd of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 104.22 | — |
| 2006 | 88.12 | -15.4% |
| 2007 | 75.93 | -13.8% |
| 2008 | 58.54 | -22.9% |
| 2009 | 62.45 | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 55.09 | -11.8% |
| 2011 | 48.68 | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 48.55 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 48.57 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 51.02 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 68.56 | +34.4% |
| 2016 | 74.35 | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 67.52 | -9.2% |
| 2018 | 78.42 | +16.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 77.85 | 58.54 | 104.22 | 5 |
| 2010s | 60.08 | 48.55 | 78.42 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More financial sector data for Ireland
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.07 % 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 223.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.68 % 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 163.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.07 % 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 223.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Ireland?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Ireland was 78.42 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 104.22 in 2005.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.55 in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers?
- Ireland ranks 33rd out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland 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.