Samoa Domestic Credit
Domestic credit provided by financial sector as % of GDP FS.AST.DOMS.GD.ZS
Samoa's domestic credit was 52.20% in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 5.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
Samoa's domestic credit stood at 52.20% in 2025, a decline of +3.27% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.20% by 2025. Samoa ranked 31st globally.
Samoa's domestic credit has experienced fluctuations over the past 19 years, with its all-time peak of 84.55 in 2021 followed by a sharp decline to its current level of 52.20 in 2025. This downward trend places Samoa at #31 globally, ranking below peer countries such as the Dominican Republic with a domestic credit level of 55.93 and Albania with 50.72. The decline from its peak is significant, indicating a reduction in the access to credit for Samoan businesses and households. Notably, Samoa's domestic credit as a percentage of GDP was higher in 2007 at 60.85, suggesting that the country's economic conditions may have been more favorable at the time. The recent decline may be attributed to various factors, including economic instability and changes in monetary policy. Looking forward, a stable economic environment and supportive monetary policies are essential to reverse the downward trend and potentially increase Samoa's domestic credit to a level comparable to its peer countries.
Data & projection
| Year | Domestic Credit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 39.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 45.73% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 52.20% | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.20% | −3.27% | #31 |
| 2024 | 55.47% | −6.24% | #15 |
| 2023 | 61.71% | −18.31% | #24 |
| 2022 | 80.03% | −4.53% | #35 |
| 2021 | 84.55% | +8.10% | #32 |
| 2020 | 76.45% | −0.57% | #28 |
| 2019 | 77.02% | +1.99% | #34 |
| 2018 | 75.03% | +0.23% | #32 |
| 2017 | 74.80% | +0.09% | #33 |
| 2016 | 74.71% | +2.24% | #31 |
| 2015 | 72.47% | −2.99% | #32 |
| 2014 | 75.46% | +8.38% | #31 |
| 2013 | 67.08% | +4.56% | #28 |
| 2012 | 62.52% | +0.84% | #25 |
| 2011 | 61.68% | +1.72% | #25 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw domestic credit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's domestic credit was 52.20% in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 5.9% decrease from the previous year.
Samoa's domestic credit peaked at 84.55% in 2021.
The lowest domestic credit in Samoa was 52.20% in 2025.
Samoa ranks 31st globally in domestic credit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.DOMS.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Samoa's domestic credit is projected to reach 52.20% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The domestic credit of Samoa in 2025 was 52.20%. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_domestic-credit,
title = {Samoa Domestic Credit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/domestic-credit/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}