Bangladesh Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Bangladesh's credit to gdp was 35.69% in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1974–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's credit to gdp stood at 35.69% in 2025, a decline of +0.12% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 35.69% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 83rd globally.
Bangladesh’s credit‑to‑GDP ratio has risen sharply from a modest 2.61 in 1974 to 35.69 in 2025, placing the country 83rd in the world. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 44.41 in 2015, reflecting a rapid expansion of formal financing during a decade of accelerated infrastructure investment, before retreating to the current level. The lowest point occurred in 1975 at 1.92, when the nascent banking sector was still underdeveloped. Over the 52‑year span, Bangladesh’s trajectory mirrors that of peers such as Indonesia, whose 2025 ratio of 35.01 indicates a comparable stage of financial deepening, while remaining slightly above Brunei Darussalam’s 35.52. The sustained upward trend suggests that continued reforms in credit allocation and financial inclusion could push the ratio higher, but any slowdown in private sector borrowing or tightening of monetary policy would likely temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 34.06% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 34.87% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 35.69% | - | - |
| 2025 | 35.69% | −0.12% | #83 |
| 2024 | 35.81% | −1.83% | #51 |
| 2023 | 37.64% | −1.31% | #70 |
| 2022 | 38.96% | −0.13% | #75 |
| 2021 | 39.08% | −0.08% | #75 |
| 2020 | 39.16% | +0.13% | #74 |
| 2019 | 39.03% | −0.99% | #82 |
| 2018 | 40.02% | −0.42% | #83 |
| 2017 | 40.45% | +2.65% | #80 |
| 2016 | 37.80% | −6.61% | #77 |
| 2015 | 44.41% | +0.67% | #87 |
| 2014 | 43.74% | +1.94% | #89 |
| 2013 | 41.79% | −1.21% | #92 |
| 2012 | 43.00% | +0.53% | #92 |
| 2011 | 42.47% | +1.51% | #93 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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
Bangladesh's credit to gdp was 35.69% in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's credit to gdp peaked at 44.41% in 2015.
The lowest credit to gdp in Bangladesh was 1.92% in 1975.
Bangladesh ranks 83rd globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's credit to gdp is projected to reach 35.69% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Bangladesh in 2025 was 35.69%. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Bangladesh Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}