Euro Area Private Credit to GDP
77.1%▼ −2.46 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Private credit in the Euro Area fell to 77.13% of GDP in 2024 from 79.59% in 2023. This was the lowest reading in the series, which began in 2001, and stood far below the all-time high of 105.46% recorded in 2009.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.1% | 79.6% | 105.5%Dec 2009 | 77.1%Dec 2024 | 2001 – 2024 | Annual |
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About this series
Private Credit to GDP in Euro Area averaged 91.9% from 2001 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 105.5% in Dec 2009 and a record low of 77.1% in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 2001.
The indicator measures credit extended by financial institutions to the private sector as a share of Gross Domestic Product for the Euro Area. It is expressed as a percentage of GDP and reported annually. The available series spans from 2001 to 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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