Switzerland Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Switzerland's credit to gdp was 170.39% in 2016, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2016.
Overview
Switzerland's credit to gdp stood at 170.39% in 2016, a rise of +3.61% from 2015. Switzerland ranked 174th globally.
Switzerland’s credit‑to‑GDP ratio has risen steadily since the earliest World Bank observation in 1960, when it stood at 87.79, and reached an all‑time high of 170.39 in 2016, the same figure that marks its latest reading and places the country 174th globally. The lowest point occurred in 1974 at 69.39, after which the ratio expanded markedly, reflecting the deepening of the Swiss financial sector and the country’s role as a hub for international banking. Over the 57‑year span, the upward trajectory mirrors that of peers such as Denmark (167.06) and the United States (187.42), although Switzerland remains slightly below the United States level. The persistent increase suggests that, barring major regulatory reforms or a sharp contraction in credit markets, the credit‑to‑GDP ratio is likely to continue its gradual ascent, reinforcing the nation’s high‑leverage financial environment.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 170.39% | +3.61% | #174 |
| 2015 | 166.78% | +1.65% | #172 |
| 2014 | 165.12% | +1.06% | #171 |
| 2013 | 164.06% | +1.83% | #171 |
| 2012 | 162.23% | +5.91% | #170 |
| 2011 | 156.32% | +2.38% | #165 |
| 2010 | 153.94% | −1.25% | #161 |
| 2009 | 155.19% | +9.32% | #156 |
| 2008 | 145.87% | −7.74% | #153 |
| 2007 | 153.60% | +3.42% | #149 |
| 2006 | 150.18% | +3.81% | #147 |
| 2005 | 146.38% | +3.67% | #146 |
| 2004 | 142.70% | +1.82% | #142 |
| 2003 | 140.89% | +3.38% | #139 |
| 2002 | 137.51% | +0.85% | #138 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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
Switzerland's credit to gdp was 170.39% in 2016. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
Switzerland's credit to gdp peaked at 170.39% in 2016.
The lowest credit to gdp in Switzerland was 69.39% in 1974.
Switzerland ranks 174th globally in credit to gdp as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The credit to gdp of Switzerland in 2016 was 170.39%. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Switzerland Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}