Antigua and Barbuda Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Antigua and Barbuda's credit to gdp was 31.43% in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 18.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's credit to gdp stood at 31.43% in 2025, a decline of +7.12% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 31.43% by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 98th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s credit‑to‑GDP ratio, a measure of private sector borrowing relative to the size of the economy, has fallen to 31.43 in 2025, placing the country 98th in the world and just below peers such as Albania (31.51) and the Dominican Republic (31.52). The indicator has trended downward from a high of 69.97 in 2010, when the post‑global‑financial‑crisis expansion spurred strong loan growth, to an all‑time low of 28.72 in 1980, a period marked by limited financial intermediation. Over the 49‑year series, the ratio has oscillated but shows a clear long‑run decline, reflecting a modestly sized banking sector and limited access to external financing. The recent dip to 31.43 suggests that credit expansion remains constrained, possibly due to tighter lending standards or subdued investment demand. If structural reforms broaden financial inclusion and stimulate private‑sector investment, the credit‑to‑GDP ratio could stabilise or even rise modestly in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 23.86% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 27.64% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 31.43% | - | - |
| 2025 | 31.43% | −7.12% | #98 |
| 2024 | 38.55% | +0.54% | #57 |
| 2023 | 38.01% | −0.16% | #71 |
| 2022 | 38.17% | −7.26% | #73 |
| 2021 | 45.43% | −8.34% | #80 |
| 2020 | 53.77% | +11.82% | #95 |
| 2019 | 41.95% | +0.29% | #85 |
| 2018 | 41.65% | −2.57% | #86 |
| 2017 | 44.23% | −2.79% | #90 |
| 2016 | 47.01% | −1.62% | #91 |
| 2015 | 48.63% | −7.40% | #93 |
| 2014 | 56.03% | −5.24% | #114 |
| 2013 | 61.28% | −0.60% | #122 |
| 2012 | 61.88% | −5.84% | #122 |
| 2011 | 67.72% | −2.25% | #127 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw credit to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's credit to gdp was 31.43% in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 18.5% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's credit to gdp peaked at 69.97% in 2010.
The lowest credit to gdp in Antigua and Barbuda was 28.72% in 1980.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 98th globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's credit to gdp is projected to reach 31.43% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 31.43%. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}