Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in Switzerland
Switzerland: Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers was 28.53 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in Switzerland, 2009–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Switzerland is 28.53, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and down 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Switzerland peaked at 43.89 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 28.53, in 2018.
Switzerland ranks 37th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Carbon Footprint of Bank Loans, Emissions multipliers in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 42.62 | — |
| 2010 | 43.89 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 35.26 | -19.7% |
| 2012 | 36.08 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 33.01 | -8.5% |
| 2014 | 28.77 | -12.9% |
| 2015 | 30.98 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 32.78 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 30.5 | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 28.53 | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.62 | 42.62 | 42.62 | 1 |
| 2010s | 33.31 | 28.53 | 43.89 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More financial sector data for Switzerland
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 230.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 168.19 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 230.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Switzerland?
- Carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers in Switzerland was 28.53 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 43.89 in 2010.
- What is the lowest carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.53 in 2018.
- How does Switzerland rank for carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers?
- Switzerland ranks 37th out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
- Is carbon footprint of bank loans, emissions multipliers rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.