El Salvador Domestic Credit
Domestic credit provided by financial sector as % of GDP FS.AST.DOMS.GD.ZS
El Salvador's domestic credit was 108.93% in 2025, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
El Salvador's domestic credit stood at 108.93% in 2025, a decline of +2.46% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 108.93% by 2025. El Salvador ranked 9th globally.
El Salvador’s domestic credit to the private sector has more than doubled over the 25‑year span from 51.67 in 2001 to 108.93 in 2025, placing the country ninth globally in the latest World Bank series. The indicator rose steadily after a post‑crisis trough of 49.36 in 2002, accelerated through the 2010s, and reached an all‑time peak of 115.77 in 2020 before a modest retreat to the current level. Compared with peers of similar rank, Norway’s credit ratio stands at 111.02 and Namibia’s at 106.88, suggesting that El Salvador remains slightly above the regional average while lagging behind the more diversified economies of the Nordics. The upward trajectory reflects expanding financial intermediation, yet the recent pullback hints at tightening credit conditions or macro‑policy adjustments. Continued reforms in banking regulation and fiscal stability will be crucial to sustain growth and possibly restore the pre‑2020 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Domestic Credit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 107.61% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 108.27% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 108.93% | - | - |
| 2025 | 108.93% | −2.46% | #9 |
| 2024 | 111.39% | +1.08% | #33 |
| 2023 | 110.31% | +1.38% | #39 |
| 2022 | 108.93% | +0.80% | #42 |
| 2021 | 108.13% | −7.64% | #42 |
| 2020 | 115.77% | +15.27% | #41 |
| 2019 | 100.50% | +3.08% | #43 |
| 2018 | 97.41% | +3.01% | #41 |
| 2017 | 94.41% | +2.06% | #42 |
| 2016 | 92.34% | +1.91% | #41 |
| 2015 | 90.44% | +4.31% | #39 |
| 2014 | 86.13% | +2.19% | #36 |
| 2013 | 83.94% | +5.64% | #34 |
| 2012 | 78.29% | −1.91% | #34 |
| 2011 | 80.20% | −0.44% | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw domestic credit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador's domestic credit was 108.93% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous year.
El Salvador's domestic credit peaked at 115.77% in 2020.
The lowest domestic credit in El Salvador was 49.36% in 2002.
El Salvador ranks 9th globally in domestic credit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.DOMS.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
El Salvador's domestic credit is projected to reach 108.93% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The domestic credit of El Salvador in 2025 was 108.93%. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_domestic-credit,
title = {El Salvador Domestic Credit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/domestic-credit/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}