Bahrain Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Bahrain's credit to gdp was 70.55% in 2015, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from 2014. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2015.
Overview
Bahrain's credit to gdp stood at 70.55% in 2015, a rise of +9.22% from 2014. Bahrain ranked 134th globally.
Bahrain’s credit‑to‑GDP ratio rose sharply from an all‑time trough of 13.26 in 1970 to a sustained high of 71.44 in 2009, reflecting the rapid expansion of its financial sector and the liberalisation of credit markets in the early 2000s. By 2015 the ratio stood at 70.55, placing Bahrain at 134th in the world and only marginally below its regional peer Qatar, which recorded 70.84, and close to St. Lucia’s 70.91. The 46‑year coverage shows a long‑term upward trajectory, with the post‑2008 peak indicating that the country retained a high level of credit relative to output even after the global financial crisis. This resilience suggests that Bahrain’s banking system and sovereign credit policies have continued to support strong leverage. Future movements will likely depend on how the kingdom balances fiscal reforms with diversification away from oil, as any slowdown in credit growth could temper the currently elevated ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 70.55% | +9.22% | #134 |
| 2014 | 61.33% | −5.65% | #123 |
| 2013 | 66.99% | +0.47% | #130 |
| 2012 | 66.52% | −0.39% | #127 |
| 2011 | 66.91% | +1.97% | #125 |
| 2010 | 64.94% | −6.50% | #119 |
| 2009 | 71.44% | +7.22% | #122 |
| 2008 | 64.21% | +11.10% | #115 |
| 2007 | 53.12% | +8.24% | #102 |
| 2006 | 44.88% | +1.19% | #99 |
| 2005 | 43.68% | −0.26% | #96 |
| 2004 | 43.94% | +1.82% | #98 |
| 2003 | 42.13% | −2.41% | #88 |
| 2002 | 44.54% | +2.72% | #89 |
| 2001 | 41.82% | +1.30% | #86 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Bahrain's credit to gdp was 70.55% in 2015. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's credit to gdp peaked at 71.44% in 2009.
The lowest credit to gdp in Bahrain was 13.26% in 1970.
Bahrain ranks 134th globally in credit to gdp as of 2015.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The credit to gdp of Bahrain in 2015 was 70.55%. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Bahrain Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}