Private Sector Credit Statistics in Bolivia (2026)
As of 2024, domestic credit to the private sector in Bolivia was 59.2% of GDP, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 60.2% of GDP in 2023 to 59.2% of GDP in 2024 (−1 percentage points). Bolivia ranks #8 of 31 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #56 of 160 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 59.2% of GDP (2024)
- Private Sector Credit in Bolivia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −1 pp (2024)
- Down from 60.2% of GDP in 2023 to 59.2% of GDP in 2024 (−1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 24% of GDP (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 24% of GDP in 1990 to 59.2% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (2020)
- 69.4% of GDP (2020)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 59.2% of GDP.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #8 of 31 (2024)
- Bolivia ranks 8 of 31 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #56 of 160 (2024)
- Bolivia ranks 56 of 160 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 47.7% of GDP (2024)
- Bolivia (59.2% of GDP) is above the average of 47.7% of GDP across the 31 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks (% of GDP) (2024)
- 59.2% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Outstanding loans from commercial banks, percent of GDP (2024)
- 45.3% (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Bolivia (2024)
- 79.7% (2024)
- 79.7% of the population in Bolivia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 12.4 million (2024)
- Bolivia had a population of 12.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59.2% | −1.0 pp |
| 2023 | 60.2% | −2.7 pp |
| 2022 | 62.9% | +0.1 pp |
| 2021 | 62.8% | −6.6 pp |
| 2020 | 69.4% | +14.5 pp |
| 2019 | 54.9% | +2.8 pp |
| 2018 | 52.1% | +4.2 pp |
| 2017 | 47.9% | −9.5 pp |
| 2016 | 57.4% | +6.0 pp |
| 2015 | 51.4% | +7.7 pp |
| 2014 | 43.7% | +2.8 pp |
| 2013 | 40.9% | +2.0 pp |
| 2012 | 39% | +2.2 pp |
| 2011 | 36.8% | +0.7 pp |
| 2010 | 36% | +2.0 pp |
| 2009 | 34% | +2.5 pp |
| 2008 | 31.5% | −2.9 pp |
| 2007 | 34.3% | −0.8 pp |
| 2006 | 35.2% | −4.6 pp |
| 2005 | 39.8% | −2.9 pp |
| 2004 | 42.7% | −5.2 pp |
| 2003 | 47.9% | −3.1 pp |
| 2002 | 51% | −2.6 pp |
| 2001 | 53.6% | −5.2 pp |
| 2000 | 58.7% | −5.7 pp |
| 1999 | 64.4% | +0.4 pp |
| 1998 | 64.1% | +5.8 pp |
| 1997 | 58.3% | +5.5 pp |
| 1996 | 52.7% | +4.5 pp |
| 1995 | 48.2% | −1.7 pp |
| 1994 | 49.9% | +4.4 pp |
| 1993 | 45.5% | +9.2 pp |
| 1992 | 36.3% | +7.6 pp |
| 1991 | 28.7% | +4.6 pp |
| 1990 | 24% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for domestic credit to the private sector in Bolivia?
Domestic credit to the private sector in Bolivia stood at 59.2% of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the private sector credit data for Bolivia?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Bolivia.
Where does the private sector credit data for Bolivia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS). The latest observation for Bolivia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has private sector credit in Bolivia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 24% of GDP in 1990 to 59.2% of GDP in 2024.
How does Bolivia compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Bolivia ranks 8 of 31 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 59.2% of GDP versus a regional average of 47.7% of GDP (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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