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Afghanistan Private Credit (% GDP)

Afghanistan's private credit (% GDP) fell to 3.1% in 2020, down from 3.23% in 2019, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.13% from the previous year. Afghanistan has the 2nd lowest private credit (% GDP). Other bottom countries are Somalia, Sierra Leone, Haiti and South Sudan.

Yearly Historical Data (2006-2020)

(in %)
Year Private Credit (% GDP)
2020 3.1%
2019 3.23%
2018 3.51%
2017 3.84%
2016 3.89%
2015 3.98%
2014 3.94%
2013 4.32%
2012 4.47%
2011 4.96%
2010 11.58%
2009 10.58%
2008 9.39%
2007 6.84%
2006 4.84%
Afghanistan Private Credit (% GDP) : Definition
Private Credit (% GDP) measures credit extended to the private sector by financial institutions during the period, expressed as a percentage of nominal GDP for Afghanistan.