Barbados Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Barbados's credit to gdp was 54.47% in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 8.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1966–2025.
Overview
Barbados's credit to gdp stood at 54.47% in 2025, a decline of +5.26% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.47% by 2025. Barbados ranked 58th globally.
Barbados' credit to GDP ratio has exhibited a significant fluctuation over the past 57 years, with a notable all-time peak of 82.77 in 2009. During this period, the country has largely trended upwards, albeit with a temporary decline in the early 1980s, where the ratio plummeted to a low of 29.13. Since then, the ratio has steadily increased, reaching a current level of 54.47, ranking the country 58th globally. Compared to its peer countries, Barbados' credit to GDP ratio is relatively close to that of Aruba, which boasts a ratio of 54.55. However, it is worth observing that the ratio has not yet returned to its pre-2009 levels, indicating that the country's financial sector still has room for growth and development. If Barbados continues to implement prudent fiscal policies and manage its debt effectively, the ratio is likely to continue its upward trend, potentially reaching new heights in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 51.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 54.47% | - | - |
| 2025 | 54.47% | −5.26% | #58 |
| 2023 | 59.73% | −1.34% | #100 |
| 2022 | 61.07% | −7.43% | #108 |
| 2021 | 68.51% | −7.38% | #119 |
| 2020 | 75.88% | +8.51% | #122 |
| 2019 | 67.37% | −1.18% | #128 |
| 2018 | 68.55% | −3.59% | #129 |
| 2017 | 72.14% | +2.15% | #133 |
| 2016 | 69.99% | +1.32% | #134 |
| 2015 | 68.67% | +0.15% | #132 |
| 2014 | 68.51% | −0.26% | #132 |
| 2013 | 68.77% | +0.31% | #134 |
| 2012 | 68.47% | −14.30% | #130 |
| 2009 | 82.77% | +7.24% | #129 |
| 2008 | 75.53% | +4.25% | #120 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. 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
Barbados's credit to gdp was 54.47% in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 8.8% decrease from the previous year.
Barbados's credit to gdp peaked at 82.77% in 2009.
The lowest credit to gdp in Barbados was 29.13% in 1980.
Barbados ranks 58th globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's credit to gdp is projected to reach 54.47% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Barbados in 2025 was 54.47%. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Barbados Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}