Honduras Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Honduras's credit to gdp was 79.15% in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Honduras's credit to gdp stood at 79.15% in 2025, a rise of +0.92% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.15% by 2025. Honduras ranked 27th globally.
Honduras’ credit‑to‑GDP ratio has more than doubled over the 25‑year span from 36.68 in 2001 to an all‑time peak of 79.15 in 2025, placing the country 27th globally. The trough of 36.03 in 2002 marked the low point of the early‑2000s, after which a steady expansion of banking assets, higher domestic savings and modest fiscal consolidation drove the ratio upward. By 2025 Honduras’ credit depth rivals that of advanced economies such as Germany (78.90) and Austria (78.77), and sits just below Luxembourg’s 80.84, suggesting that the financial sector has achieved a level of intermediation comparable to many high‑income peers. The rapid rise reflects both increased access to formal credit for households and firms and a broader diversification of loan products. Continued improvements in credit reporting, digital finance platforms and macro‑stable policies could sustain the upward trajectory, while any reversal in external financing conditions or domestic debt stress would likely temper further gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 83.52% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 81.34% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.15% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.15% | +0.92% | #27 |
| 2024 | 78.22% | +2.59% | #99 |
| 2023 | 75.63% | +5.55% | #117 |
| 2022 | 70.08% | +2.36% | #119 |
| 2021 | 67.73% | −3.50% | #115 |
| 2020 | 71.23% | +6.77% | #117 |
| 2019 | 64.46% | +1.65% | #125 |
| 2018 | 62.81% | +5.02% | #123 |
| 2017 | 57.79% | −0.05% | #117 |
| 2016 | 57.84% | +3.24% | #119 |
| 2015 | 54.59% | −0.49% | #110 |
| 2014 | 55.09% | +0.36% | #113 |
| 2013 | 54.72% | +3.45% | #111 |
| 2012 | 51.28% | +3.97% | #107 |
| 2011 | 47.31% | −0.15% | #100 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw credit to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Honduras's credit to gdp was 79.15% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Honduras's credit to gdp peaked at 79.15% in 2025.
The lowest credit to gdp in Honduras was 36.03% in 2002.
Honduras ranks 27th globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Honduras's credit to gdp is projected to reach 79.15% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Honduras in 2025 was 79.15%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_honduras_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Honduras Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/honduras/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}