Social Bond Issuances, US dollar in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Social Bond Issuances, US dollar was 6.91 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Social Bond Issuances, US dollar in United Kingdom, 2006–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for social bond issuances, us dollar in United Kingdom is 6.91, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 199.2% on the previous year and up 886.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, social bond issuances, us dollar in United Kingdom peaked at 6.91 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0544, in 2012.
United Kingdom ranks 6th of 25 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Social Bond Issuances, US dollar in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | — |
| 2008 | 0.0952 | -95.2% |
| 2009 | 0.7218 | +658.2% |
| 2010 | 0.249 | -65.5% |
| 2011 | 0.0614 | -75.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0544 | -11.4% |
| 2013 | 0.7 | +1185.7% |
| 2015 | 0.3105 | -55.6% |
| 2016 | 0.5 | +61.0% |
| 2017 | 0.3 | -40.0% |
| 2018 | 0.8225 | +174.2% |
| 2019 | 2.16 | +162.9% |
| 2020 | 5.79 | +167.9% |
| 2021 | 5.63 | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 2.77 | -50.7% |
| 2023 | 2.31 | -16.7% |
| 2024 | 6.91 | +199.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 6.91 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.36, 2.9× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 6.91 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.15, 1.7× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Social Bond Issuances, US dollar in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +1185.7% | 0.0544 | 0.7 |
| 2009 | +658.2% | 0.0952 | 0.7218 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.939 | 0.0952 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.5734 | 0.0544 | 2.16 | 9 |
| 2020s | 4.68 | 2.31 | 6.91 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More financial sector data for United Kingdom
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is social bond issuances, us dollar in United Kingdom?
- Social bond issuances, us dollar in United Kingdom was 6.91 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest social bond issuances, us dollar recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 6.91 in 2024.
- What is the lowest social bond issuances, us dollar recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0544 in 2012.
- How does United Kingdom rank for social bond issuances, us dollar?
- United Kingdom ranks 6th out of 25 countries with data for 2024.
- Is social bond issuances, us dollar rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 886.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Social Bond Issuances, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains information on sustainable debt instruments, including green bonds, social bonds, sustainability bonds, and sustainability-linked bonds. These are fixed-income securities aimed at supporting environmental, social, or governance (ESG) goals. Green Bonds are fixed income instruments where the proceeds will be exclusively directed to finance or re-finance, in part or in full, new and/or existing green projects. Social bonds have use of proceeds that are dedicated to projects with positive social outcomes. Sustainability bonds have a mix of green and social use of proceeds. Sustainability linked bonds (SLB) are financial instruments where financial and structural characteristics are linked to achieving performance objectives that improve the condition of the environment or society. SLBs are not use-of proceed bonds. They typically include key performance indicators which are structurally connected to the issuer’s goal achievement.