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Philippines Domestic Credit

Domestic credit provided by financial sector as % of GDP  FS.AST.DOMS.GD.ZS

Philippines's domestic credit was 98.71% in 2025, ranked 13th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2017–2025.

98.71% −1.07% (-1.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #13 Global Peak 100.82% (2021) Source World Bank

Philippines Domestic Credit (2017–2025)

Overview

Philippines's domestic credit stood at 98.71% in 2025, a decline of +1.07% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.71% by 2025. Philippines ranked 13th globally.

The Philippines' domestic credit landscape has experienced a significant upward trajectory over the past nine years, with its latest value standing at 98.71, placing it 13th globally. The country's domestic credit peaked in 2021 at 100.82, a testament to the robust economic growth witnessed during that period. Conversely, the trough was reached in 2017 with a value of 82.34, marking a period of economic stagnation. Relative to its peers, the Philippines' domestic credit ranks closely behind South Africa, which boasts a value of 99.31, and slightly behind Tunisia, which holds the top spot with 100.75. The Philippines' domestic credit has consistently increased since 2017, with a notable growth rate. However, a slowdown in global economic growth, particularly in major trading partners such as the US and China, could potentially disrupt the Philippines' domestic credit trajectory, necessitating prudent fiscal management to maintain the country's economic stability.

Data & projection

Year Domestic Credit YoY change Rank
2027* trend 98.10% - -
2026* trend 98.41% - -
2025* trend 98.71% - -
2025 98.71% −1.07% #13
2024 99.78% +1.04% #32
2023 98.75% +0.21% #38
2022 98.54% −2.29% #41
2021 100.82% +0.55% #40
2020 100.27% +13.78% #39
2019 86.49% +3.64% #40
2018 82.86% +0.52% #38
2017 82.34% – #40
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.5% GDP growth 6.9% C/A balance 2.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw domestic credit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Philippines's domestic credit?▾

Philippines's domestic credit was 98.71% in 2025. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest domestic credit in Philippines?▾

Philippines's domestic credit peaked at 100.82% in 2021.

What was the lowest domestic credit in Philippines?▾

The lowest domestic credit in Philippines was 82.34% in 2017.

How does Philippines rank in domestic credit?▾

Philippines ranks 13th globally in domestic credit as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for domestic credit?▾

The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.DOMS.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected domestic credit of Philippines in 2025?▾

Philippines's domestic credit is projected to reach 98.71% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the domestic credit of Philippines in 2025?▾

The domestic credit of Philippines in 2025 was 98.71%. This ranks 13th in the world.

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Philippines Domestic Credit. HistorySaid. Retrieved October 31, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/philippines/domestic-credit/
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