Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in South Korea
South Korea: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers was 288.87 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in South Korea, 2008–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in South Korea stood at 288.87. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 6.1% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in South Korea peaked at 423.42 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 288.87, in 2018.
That places South Korea 13th out of 37 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 340.59 | — |
| 2009 | 423.42 | +24.3% |
| 2010 | 360.78 | -14.8% |
| 2011 | 328.1 | -9.1% |
| 2012 | 334.34 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 320.19 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 296.06 | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 329.12 | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 334.48 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 307.61 | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 288.87 | -6.1% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 288.87 is above the median for high income countries, which is 174.76, 1.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 288.87 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 494.76, 58% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 382 | 340.59 | 423.42 | 2 |
| 2010s | 322.17 | 288.87 | 360.78 | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More financial sector data for South Korea
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 58.67 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.21 % 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 42.84 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 58.67 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in South Korea?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in South Korea was 288.87 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 423.42 in 2009.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 288.87 in 2018.
- How does South Korea rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers?
- South Korea ranks 13th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Korea 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.