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Chile Domestic Credit

Domestic credit provided by financial sector as % of GDP  FS.AST.DOMS.GD.ZS

Chile's domestic credit was 121.21% in 2025, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.

121.21% −5.31% (-4.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #7 Global Peak 147.27% (2020) Source World Bank

Chile Domestic Credit (2001–2025)

Overview

Chile's domestic credit stood at 121.21% in 2025, a decline of +5.31% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 121.21% by 2025. Chile ranked 7th globally.

Chile's domestic credit has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 25 years, with the all-time peak of 147.27 achieved in 2020, a year marked by substantial government spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Conversely, the trough in 2006, with a value of 79.15, occurred amidst a global financial crisis. Since 2001, Chile's domestic credit has grown by approximately 45.5%, from 83.08 to 121.21, a figure that positions the country at number seven globally. Notably, Morocco, a peer country, surpassed Chile's domestic credit with a value of 144.49, while Norway and El Salvador ranked lower at 111.02 and 108.93, respectively. The upward trend in Chile's domestic credit is expected to continue, driven by the country's stable macroeconomic environment and growing economy, but a significant shift in monetary policy or economic downturn could alter the trajectory of this trend.

Data & projection

Year Domestic Credit YoY change Rank
2027* trend 113.48% - -
2026* trend 117.35% - -
2025* trend 121.21% - -
2025 121.21% −5.31% #7
2024 126.53% −3.57% #34
2023 130.10% −2.81% #42
2022 132.90% +5.63% #45
2021 127.27% −20.00% #44
2020 147.27% +3.76% #44
2019 143.52% +9.35% #47
2018 134.17% +5.26% #44
2017 128.91% +2.06% #46
2016 126.85% +5.16% #45
2015 121.69% +1.85% #42
2014 119.84% +4.19% #39
2013 115.66% +3.13% #38
2012 112.52% +3.03% #37
2011 109.49% +4.49% #36
Show all years (2001-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +10.0% GDP growth 5.9% C/A balance 0.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw domestic credit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chile's domestic credit?▾

Chile's domestic credit was 121.21% in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest domestic credit in Chile?▾

Chile's domestic credit peaked at 147.27% in 2020.

What was the lowest domestic credit in Chile?▾

The lowest domestic credit in Chile was 79.15% in 2006.

How does Chile rank in domestic credit?▾

Chile ranks 7th globally in domestic credit as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for domestic credit?▾

The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.DOMS.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected domestic credit of Chile in 2025?▾

Chile's domestic credit is projected to reach 121.21% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the domestic credit of Chile in 2025?▾

The domestic credit of Chile in 2025 was 121.21%. This ranks 7th in the world.

Cite this page

APA
Chile Domestic Credit. HistorySaid. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/chile/domestic-credit/
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_chile_domestic-credit, title = {Chile Domestic Credit}, url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/domestic-credit/}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }
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