Angola Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Angola's credit to gdp was 5.58% in 2025, ranked 151st globally. This represents a 23.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2015–2025.
Overview
Angola's credit to gdp stood at 5.58% in 2025, a decline of +1.69% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.58% by 2025. Angola ranked 151st globally.
Angola’s credit to GDP ratio has fallen dramatically over the past decade, slipping from an all‑time peak of 22.27 % in 2015 to a trough of 5.58 % in 2025, placing the country at rank 151 globally. This 75.0 percentage‑point contraction reflects a prolonged slowdown in private sector borrowing and a shift toward fiscal consolidation after years of oil‑driven credit expansion. By contrast, neighboring South Sudan recorded a lower ratio of 4.00 % in the same year, while Zimbabwe’s 8.14 % indicates a modestly higher reliance on external financing. The sharp decline suggests that Angola’s banking system is either tightening credit standards or that firms are reducing leverage amid weaker demand and higher debt service costs. If macro‑economic reforms succeed in stabilising inflation and diversifying the economy, the credit‑to‑GDP ratio could stabilise at a lower but sustainable level, potentially reversing the steep downward trajectory observed since 2015.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 3.74% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.66% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.58% | −1.69% | #151 |
| 2024 | 7.28% | −0.29% | #4 |
| 2023 | 7.57% | +0.70% | #7 |
| 2022 | 6.87% | −1.84% | #6 |
| 2021 | 8.70% | −2.61% | #11 |
| 2020 | 11.31% | −2.16% | #14 |
| 2019 | 13.47% | +0.22% | #23 |
| 2018 | 13.26% | −1.59% | #23 |
| 2017 | 14.85% | −3.74% | #26 |
| 2016 | 18.59% | −3.68% | #35 |
| 2015 | 22.27% | – | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw credit to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's credit to gdp was 5.58% in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 23.3% decrease from the previous year.
Angola's credit to gdp peaked at 22.27% in 2015.
The lowest credit to gdp in Angola was 5.58% in 2025.
Angola ranks 151st globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's credit to gdp is projected to reach 5.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Angola in 2025 was 5.58%. This ranks 151st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Angola Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}