Tanzania Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Tanzania's credit to gdp was 18.36% in 2025, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 9.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's credit to gdp stood at 18.36% in 2025, a rise of +1.60% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.36% by 2025. Tanzania ranked 125th globally.
Tanzania’s credit to GDP ratio has risen sharply over the 65‑year series, moving from a low of 1.69 in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 18.36 in 2025, placing the country 125th in the world. The trough of 0.70 in 1984 marked a period of limited financial intermediation, after which the ratio expanded steadily as banking reforms and infrastructure financing took hold. By 2025 the ratio matches the level of Madagascar (17.25) and approaches that of Comoros (19.49) and the Kyrgyz Republic (19.60), suggesting Tanzania is converging with other emerging economies that have broadened access to credit. The sustained upward trajectory reflects deeper financial inclusion, higher private‑sector borrowing and greater government reliance on external financing. Continued reforms in the banking sector, coupled with improvements in legal enforcement of contracts, could further lift the credit‑to‑GDP ratio, while any slowdown in investment demand or fiscal tightening might temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 20.77% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 19.56% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 18.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 18.36% | +1.60% | #125 |
| 2024 | 16.75% | +0.37% | #14 |
| 2023 | 16.39% | +1.23% | #22 |
| 2022 | 15.16% | +2.18% | #29 |
| 2021 | 12.98% | +0.54% | #22 |
| 2020 | 12.44% | −0.20% | #17 |
| 2019 | 12.64% | −0.06% | #18 |
| 2018 | 12.70% | −0.38% | #18 |
| 2017 | 13.08% | −0.59% | #20 |
| 2016 | 13.67% | −0.94% | #20 |
| 2015 | 14.61% | +1.31% | #25 |
| 2014 | 13.30% | +0.77% | #22 |
| 2013 | 12.54% | −0.28% | #22 |
| 2012 | 12.82% | +0.46% | #27 |
| 2011 | 12.35% | +0.64% | #27 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw credit to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's credit to gdp was 18.36% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 9.6% increase from the previous year.
Tanzania's credit to gdp peaked at 18.36% in 2025.
The lowest credit to gdp in Tanzania was 0.70% in 1984.
Tanzania ranks 125th globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tanzania's credit to gdp is projected to reach 18.36% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Tanzania in 2025 was 18.36%. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Tanzania Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}