Portugal Private Credit to GDP
77.1%▼ −3.11 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Portugal's private credit as a share of GDP fell to 77.1% in 2024, down from 80.2% in 2023. The reading marked the lowest level in the series, which dates back to 2001, and remains well below the all-time high of 159.9% recorded in 2009.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.1% | 80.2% | 159.9%Dec 2009 | 77.1%Dec 2024 | 2001 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 0.0% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
| GDP | $346.6B | $313.7B | $346.6B | $3.3B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Private Credit to GDP in Portugal averaged 120.8% from 2001 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 159.9% in Dec 2009 and a record low of 77.1% in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 2001.
Private credit to GDP measures the total value of credit extended to the private sector by financial institutions relative to the country's gross domestic product. It is expressed as a percentage of GDP and reported annually. The series for Portugal 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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