Peru Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Peru's credit to gdp was 50.32% in 2025, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 10.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Peru's credit to gdp stood at 50.32% in 2025, a rise of +4.65% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.32% by 2025. Peru ranked 64th globally.
Peru's credit to GDP ratio has experienced significant fluctuations over the past six and a half decades, reflecting the country's varied economic performance. Since 1960, the ratio has increased from a low of 9.83 to a peak of 55.31 in 2020, before dipping slightly to 50.32 in 2025. This growth has been accompanied by Peru's increasing integration into the global economy. In comparison, peer countries such as North Macedonia have also seen rising credit to GDP ratios, with a current ranking of 52.17. Conversely, countries like Burundi have maintained relatively lower ratios, with a current ranking of 48.99. The trajectory of Peru's credit to GDP ratio is expected to be influenced by the country's ongoing economic reforms and its response to external economic shocks. A sustained improvement in macroeconomic stability and increased investor confidence could contribute to a further increase in the credit to GDP ratio, potentially positioning Peru among the top 50 countries globally in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 50.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 50.32% | +4.65% | #64 |
| 2022 | 45.67% | −1.46% | #83 |
| 2021 | 47.13% | −8.18% | #83 |
| 2020 | 55.31% | +10.59% | #98 |
| 2019 | 44.72% | +0.82% | #89 |
| 2018 | 43.90% | +1.49% | #88 |
| 2017 | 42.41% | −0.39% | #85 |
| 2016 | 42.81% | −1.06% | #85 |
| 2015 | 43.87% | +2.97% | #86 |
| 2014 | 40.90% | +3.18% | #82 |
| 2013 | 37.72% | +3.68% | #82 |
| 2012 | 34.04% | +1.73% | #78 |
| 2011 | 32.31% | +2.05% | #76 |
| 2010 | 30.26% | +0.25% | #72 |
| 2009 | 30.01% | +0.25% | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Peru's credit to gdp was 50.32% in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 10.2% increase from the previous year.
Peru's credit to gdp peaked at 55.31% in 2020.
The lowest credit to gdp in Peru was 6.09% in 1978.
Peru ranks 64th globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's credit to gdp is projected to reach 50.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Peru in 2025 was 50.32%. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Peru Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}