Guinea-Bissau Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Guinea-Bissau's credit to gdp was 10.78% in 2025, ranked 140th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's credit to gdp stood at 10.78% in 2025, a rise of +0.15% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.78% by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 140th globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s credit to GDP ratio has risen modestly over the 40‑year series, moving from 7.48 in 1986 to 10.78 in 2025, placing the country 140th in the World Bank ranking. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 14.56 in 2022, a sharp contrast with the trough of 0.38 recorded in 2001, suggesting that the early 2000s were marked by severe credit scarcity. The recent level is comparable to peer economies such as Tajikistan (10.99) and Pakistan (10.60), indicating that Guinea‑Bissau remains within the lower‑middle band of external financing among developing states. The upward trajectory since the trough reflects gradual improvements in access to external borrowing, yet the ratio remains well below the regional average for West Africa. Continued fiscal consolidation and a stable macro‑economic environment could accelerate the expansion of credit, potentially lifting the ratio further and narrowing the gap with higher‑ranked peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 9.39% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 10.08% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.78% | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.78% | +0.15% | #140 |
| 2024 | 10.63% | −1.66% | #6 |
| 2023 | 12.28% | −2.28% | #17 |
| 2022 | 14.56% | +1.27% | #24 |
| 2021 | 13.29% | −0.32% | #26 |
| 2020 | 13.61% | +0.26% | #24 |
| 2019 | 13.35% | −0.51% | #21 |
| 2018 | 13.85% | +2.14% | #26 |
| 2017 | 11.71% | +4.70% | #16 |
| 2016 | 7.01% | −0.77% | #4 |
| 2015 | 7.78% | −5.65% | #6 |
| 2014 | 13.43% | +1.45% | #23 |
| 2013 | 11.99% | −0.24% | #20 |
| 2012 | 12.22% | +3.54% | #25 |
| 2011 | 8.69% | +2.33% | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw credit to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's credit to gdp was 10.78% in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's credit to gdp peaked at 14.56% in 2022.
The lowest credit to gdp in Guinea-Bissau was 0.38% in 2001.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 140th globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea-Bissau's credit to gdp is projected to reach 10.78% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 10.78%. This ranks 140th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}