Honduras Domestic Credit
Domestic credit provided by financial sector as % of GDP FS.AST.DOMS.GD.ZS
Honduras's domestic credit was 87.24% in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Honduras's domestic credit stood at 87.24% in 2025, a rise of +2.01% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 87.24% by 2025. Honduras ranked 15th globally.
Honduras’ domestic credit to the private sector has risen sharply over the 25‑year series, climbing from 34.48 in 2001 to an all‑time peak of 87.24 in 2025, the fifteenth‑largest level among World Bank reporting economies. The trough of 33.67 in 2002 marked the low point early in the sample, after which credit expansion accelerated, reflecting deeper financial intermediation and broader access to bank loans. By 2025 Honduras trails the United Arab Emirates (89.32) and the Maldives (85.94) but remains ahead of Bhutan (80.78), underscoring its position among middle‑income borrowers that have benefitted from structural reforms and modest macro‑economic stability. The sustained upward trajectory suggests that continued improvements in regulatory frameworks, digital banking adoption, and credit risk management could further lift domestic credit, while any reversal in global financing conditions or domestic fiscal stress might temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Domestic Credit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 92.33% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 89.79% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 87.24% | - | - |
| 2025 | 87.24% | +2.01% | #15 |
| 2024 | 85.23% | +1.61% | #29 |
| 2023 | 83.62% | +6.50% | #34 |
| 2022 | 77.13% | +1.57% | #32 |
| 2021 | 75.55% | −1.01% | #30 |
| 2020 | 76.56% | +10.24% | #29 |
| 2019 | 66.32% | +1.77% | #30 |
| 2018 | 64.56% | +4.35% | #29 |
| 2017 | 60.20% | −1.91% | #26 |
| 2016 | 62.11% | +6.28% | #28 |
| 2015 | 55.83% | −1.72% | #24 |
| 2014 | 57.55% | +0.71% | #24 |
| 2013 | 56.84% | +1.51% | #23 |
| 2012 | 55.33% | +3.93% | #23 |
| 2011 | 51.40% | +1.85% | #23 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw domestic credit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Honduras's domestic credit was 87.24% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.
Honduras's domestic credit peaked at 87.24% in 2025.
The lowest domestic credit in Honduras was 33.67% in 2002.
Honduras ranks 15th globally in domestic credit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.DOMS.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Honduras's domestic credit is projected to reach 87.24% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The domestic credit of Honduras in 2025 was 87.24%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_honduras_domestic-credit,
title = {Honduras Domestic Credit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/honduras/domestic-credit/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}