Djibouti Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Djibouti's credit to gdp was 23.04% in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's credit to gdp stood at 23.04% in 2025, a decline of +0.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.04% by 2025. Djibouti ranked 116th globally.
Djibouti’s credit to GDP ratio has fallen sharply over the past four decades, dropping from an all‑time peak of 55.94 percent in 1985 to a trough of 18.60 percent in 2021 before modestly rebounding to 23.04 percent in 2025, placing the country 116th in the worldwide ranking. The long‑term decline reflects limited domestic financing capacity and reliance on external borrowing, while the recent uptick aligns Djibouti with peers such as Mali (23.33 percent) and Côte d’Ivoire (22.81 percent), suggesting a modest convergence among lower‑income economies that are expanding port‑related infrastructure and logistics services. The upward movement since the 2021 low is driven by increased sovereign bond issuance and modest growth in private sector credit, yet the ratio remains well below the regional average for emerging markets. Continued diversification of the economy and deeper development of financial markets will be crucial if Djibouti is to sustain the current positive trajectory and further close the gap with its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 24.46% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 23.75% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 23.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 23.04% | −0.06% | #116 |
| 2024 | 23.10% | +1.28% | #24 |
| 2023 | 21.82% | +1.99% | #34 |
| 2022 | 19.83% | +1.24% | #36 |
| 2021 | 18.60% | −2.56% | #36 |
| 2020 | 21.15% | −1.20% | #38 |
| 2019 | 22.35% | +0.72% | #44 |
| 2018 | 21.63% | +0.46% | #45 |
| 2017 | 21.17% | +0.74% | #43 |
| 2016 | 20.44% | −1.27% | #40 |
| 2015 | 21.70% | −0.43% | #43 |
| 2014 | 22.14% | −0.01% | #46 |
| 2013 | 22.15% | −6.78% | #49 |
| 2012 | 28.93% | −1.98% | #67 |
| 2011 | 30.91% | −2.20% | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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
Djibouti's credit to gdp was 23.04% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Djibouti's credit to gdp peaked at 55.94% in 1985.
The lowest credit to gdp in Djibouti was 18.60% in 2021.
Djibouti ranks 116th globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Djibouti's credit to gdp is projected to reach 23.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Djibouti in 2025 was 23.04%. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Djibouti Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}