Syrian Arab Republic Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Syrian Arab Republic's credit to gdp was 20.74% in 2011, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from 2010. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2011.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's credit to gdp stood at 20.74% in 2011, a decline of +1.19% from 2010. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 48th globally.
Syrian Arab Republic’s credit to GDP ratio has declined markedly since the 1960s, falling from an all‑time peak of 25.27 % in 1960 to a trough of 4.18 % in 1975, before modestly recovering to 20.74 % in 2011, a level that placed the country 48th in the world. The long‑term downward swing reflects periods of fiscal strain, limited access to external financing and the impact of political instability, while the modest rebound by 2011 suggests a partial re‑engagement with formal credit markets. Compared with peers of similar ranking, such as Mozambique (20.92 %) and Togo (20.09 %) in 2011, Syria’s credit share remains broadly comparable, although its earlier decline was steeper than that of these economies. Continued improvement will depend on restoring macro‑economic stability, expanding domestic financial institutions and rebuilding investor confidence, which could lift the credit‑to‑GDP ratio above its recent level.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 20.74% | −1.19% | #48 |
| 2010 | 21.94% | +2.30% | #53 |
| 2009 | 19.64% | +2.10% | #45 |
| 2008 | 17.54% | +2.45% | #40 |
| 2007 | 15.08% | +0.39% | #40 |
| 2006 | 14.70% | −0.07% | #42 |
| 2005 | 14.76% | +3.11% | #40 |
| 2004 | 11.65% | +1.55% | #36 |
| 2003 | 10.10% | +1.89% | #32 |
| 2002 | 8.22% | +0.15% | #26 |
| 2001 | 8.06% | −0.40% | #23 |
| 2000 | 8.47% | −0.73% | #29 |
| 1999 | 9.20% | +0.01% | #29 |
| 1998 | 9.19% | −0.65% | #26 |
| 1997 | 9.84% | +0.19% | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw credit to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's credit to gdp was 20.74% in 2011. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's credit to gdp peaked at 25.27% in 1960.
The lowest credit to gdp in Syrian Arab Republic was 4.18% in 1975.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 48th globally in credit to gdp as of 2011.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The credit to gdp of Syrian Arab Republic in 2011 was 20.74%. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}