Gabon Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Gabon's credit to gdp was 13.38% in 2019, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2019.
Overview
Gabon's credit to gdp stood at 13.38% in 2019, a rise of +0.29% from 2018. Gabon ranked 22nd globally.
Gabon’s credit to GDP ratio has risen modestly since the first World Bank observation in 1960, when it stood at 8.22, but the indicator remains low by global standards, recorded at 13.38 in 2019 and ranking 22nd worldwide. The ratio peaked in 1987 at 29.74 before falling to an all‑time trough of 6.59 in 1996, reflecting the volatility of external financing during periods of commodity price swings and fiscal adjustments. Over the 60‑year span, the average level has hovered around the low‑to‑mid‑teens, a pattern shared with peers such as Angola (13.47) and Guinea‑Bissau (13.35), which also exhibit limited reliance on external credit. The post‑trough recovery has been gradual, with the 2019 figure still well below the 1987 high, suggesting that structural constraints on borrowing capacity persist. Continued diversification of export revenues and prudent debt management could help raise the credit ratio modestly, supporting investment while avoiding excessive vulnerability to external shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13.38% | +0.29% | #22 |
| 2018 | 13.08% | +2.79% | #22 |
| 2017 | 10.29% | −3.54% | #13 |
| 2016 | 13.83% | −0.69% | #21 |
| 2015 | 14.52% | −0.03% | #24 |
| 2014 | 14.54% | −0.47% | #28 |
| 2013 | 15.01% | +3.71% | #31 |
| 2012 | 11.30% | +1.77% | #21 |
| 2011 | 9.53% | +1.32% | #16 |
| 2010 | 8.21% | −1.88% | #12 |
| 2009 | 10.09% | +1.43% | #20 |
| 2008 | 8.66% | −1.29% | #17 |
| 2007 | 9.95% | +0.40% | #25 |
| 2006 | 9.55% | +1.09% | #25 |
| 2005 | 8.46% | −0.81% | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
Gabon's credit to gdp was 13.38% in 2019. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
Gabon's credit to gdp peaked at 29.74% in 1987.
The lowest credit to gdp in Gabon was 6.59% in 1996.
Gabon ranks 22nd globally in credit to gdp as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The credit to gdp of Gabon in 2019 was 13.38%. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Gabon Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}