United Kingdom Private Credit to GDP
112.4%▼ −5.61 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
United Kingdom's private credit as a share of GDP fell to 112.37% in 2024 from 117.98% in 2023. The ratio remains well below its all-time high of 191.13% set in 2009 and far above the series low of 17.34% in 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112.4% | 118.0% | 191.1%Dec 2009 | 17.3%Dec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Interest Rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 17.0% | 0.1% | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Private Credit to GDP in United Kingdom averaged 130.8% from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 191.1% in Dec 2009 and a record low of 17.3% in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
This indicator measures the value of private credit extended by financial institutions relative to the country's gross domestic product, expressed as a percentage. It is reported on an annual basis. The historical series begins in 1960, providing a long-term view of private sector debt levels.
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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