Afghanistan Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Afghanistan's credit to gdp was 3.10% in 2020, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 2006–2020.
Overview
Afghanistan's credit to gdp stood at 3.10% in 2020, a decline of +0.13% from 2019. Afghanistan ranked 3rd globally.
Afghanistan's credit to GDP ratio has exhibited considerable volatility over the past 15 years, with a notable peak of 11.58 in 2010 and a significant trough of 3.10 in 2020, the latter marking the lowest global ranking among the countries tracked by the World Bank. This downward trajectory reflects the country's ongoing economic challenges, particularly the prolonged conflict and instability, which have likely deterred foreign investment and hindered domestic lending. In comparison, South Sudan, a peer country, has experienced an even more precarious credit environment, with a credit to GDP ratio of 1.93, highlighting the severity of Afghanistan's economic situation. At 3.10, Afghanistan's latest credit to GDP ratio ranks third globally, underscoring the country's fragile economic state. A sustained improvement in security and a more favorable business climate could potentially reverse this trend and increase Afghanistan's credit to GDP ratio, but for now, the trajectory remains uncertain.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.10% | −0.13% | #3 |
| 2019 | 3.23% | −0.28% | #3 |
| 2018 | 3.51% | −0.33% | #3 |
| 2017 | 3.84% | −0.05% | #3 |
| 2016 | 3.89% | −0.09% | #2 |
| 2015 | 3.98% | +0.04% | #3 |
| 2014 | 3.94% | −0.38% | #3 |
| 2013 | 4.32% | −0.15% | #3 |
| 2012 | 4.47% | −0.49% | #4 |
| 2011 | 4.96% | −6.62% | #5 |
| 2010 | 11.58% | +0.99% | #24 |
| 2009 | 10.58% | +1.20% | #22 |
| 2008 | 9.39% | +2.55% | #22 |
| 2007 | 6.84% | +2.00% | #17 |
| 2006 | 4.84% | – | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw credit to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's credit to gdp was 3.10% in 2020. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's credit to gdp peaked at 11.58% in 2010.
The lowest credit to gdp in Afghanistan was 3.10% in 2020.
Afghanistan ranks 3rd globally in credit to gdp as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The credit to gdp of Afghanistan in 2020 was 3.10%. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Afghanistan Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}