Portugal Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Portugal's credit to gdp was 68.26% in 2025, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 11.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Portugal's credit to gdp stood at 68.26% in 2025, a decline of +8.95% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.26% by 2025. Portugal ranked 35th globally.
Portugal's credit to GDP ratio has experienced significant fluctuations over the past quarter century. At its peak in 2009, the country's credit to GDP ratio reached 159.86, a level significantly higher than its closest peer, the European Union at 70.59. Conversely, the 2025 ratio of 68.26 represents the all-time trough for Portugal, a stark contrast to its earlier levels. This drastic decline is reflective of the country's efforts to stabilize its economy following the global financial crisis of 2008. Compared to other nations, Portugal's current ratio is lower than that of the United Arab Emirates (67.86) but higher than Samoa (66.52). As the global economy continues to evolve, Portugal's credit to GDP ratio may be influenced by its ability to maintain fiscal discipline and attract foreign investment, potentially leading to an increase in the ratio as the country seeks to stimulate economic growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 53.79% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 61.03% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 68.26% | - | - |
| 2025 | 68.26% | −8.95% | #35 |
| 2024 | 77.21% | −3.01% | #98 |
| 2023 | 80.23% | −9.23% | #121 |
| 2022 | 89.46% | −9.39% | #133 |
| 2021 | 98.85% | −5.23% | #140 |
| 2020 | 104.07% | +10.72% | #144 |
| 2019 | 93.36% | −3.74% | #147 |
| 2018 | 97.10% | −5.76% | #149 |
| 2017 | 102.86% | −8.47% | #152 |
| 2016 | 111.33% | −8.72% | #158 |
| 2015 | 120.05% | −9.60% | #159 |
| 2014 | 129.65% | −13.28% | #164 |
| 2013 | 142.93% | −9.79% | #167 |
| 2012 | 152.73% | −3.33% | #166 |
| 2011 | 156.06% | +0.67% | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's credit to gdp was 68.26% in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 11.6% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's credit to gdp peaked at 159.86% in 2009.
The lowest credit to gdp in Portugal was 68.26% in 2025.
Portugal ranks 35th globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's credit to gdp is projected to reach 68.26% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Portugal in 2025 was 68.26%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Portugal Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}