Private Sector Credit Statistics in Mozambique (2026)

As of 2024, domestic credit to the private sector in Mozambique was 17.6% of GDP, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 18.5% of GDP in 2023 to 17.6% of GDP in 2024 (−0.9 percentage points). Mozambique ranks #12 of 35 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #127 of 160 globally.

Latest value (2024)
17.6% of GDP (2024)
Private Sector Credit in Mozambique as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2023
−0.9 pp (2024)
Down from 18.5% of GDP in 2023 to 17.6% of GDP in 2024 (−0.9 percentage points).
Earliest value in this dataset (1991)
10.7% of GDP (1991)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 10.7% of GDP in 1991 to 17.6% of GDP in 2024.
Peak value (2015)
32.1% of GDP (2015)
Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 17.6% of GDP.
Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
#12 of 35 (2024)
Mozambique ranks 12 of 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#127 of 160 (2024)
Mozambique ranks 127 of 160 countries with data globally.
Sub-Saharan Africa average
20.8% of GDP (2024)
Mozambique (17.6% of GDP) is below the average of 20.8% of GDP across the 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
Domestic credit to private sector by banks (% of GDP) (2024)
17.1% (2024)
Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
Outstanding loans from commercial banks, percent of GDP (2023)
17.6% (2023)
Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
Internet use in Mozambique (2024)
20.5% (2024)
20.5% of the population in Mozambique used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
34.6 million (2024)
Mozambique had a population of 34.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Private Sector Credit in Mozambique by year (% of GDP)
Year % of GDP Change
2024 17.6%−0.9 pp
2023 18.5%−2.2 pp
2022 20.7%−2.3 pp
2021 23%−0.8 pp
2020 23.9%+2.6 pp
2019 21.3%−0.9 pp
2018 22.1%−2.3 pp
2017 24.5%−6.7 pp
2016 31.2%−0.8 pp
2015 32.1%+1.9 pp
2014 30.2%+3.9 pp
2013 26.3%+3.8 pp
2012 22.4%+1.5 pp
2011 20.9%−0.7 pp
2010 21.6%+2.1 pp
2009 19.6%+5.5 pp
2008 14%+4.0 pp
2007 10%+0.1 pp
2006 9.9%+1.1 pp
2005 8.8%+2.0 pp
2004 6.8%−1.3 pp
2003 8.1%−1.0 pp
2002 9.1%+0.0 pp
2001 9.1%−3.1 pp
2000 12.2%+1.4 pp
1999 10.7%+0.8 pp
1998 9.9%+0.7 pp
1997 9.2%+1.6 pp
1996 7.6%−1.0 pp
1995 8.6%−0.0 pp
1994 8.6%−0.1 pp
1993 8.7%−3.5 pp
1992 12.2%+1.5 pp
1991 10.7%
Private Sector Credit in Mozambique, 1991–2024Line chart of 34 observations from 1991 to 2024. Values range from 6.8% to 32.1%; the series starts at 10.7% in 1991 and ends at 17.6% in 2024.0%10%20%30%40%199120002010202410.7%17.6%
Fig. 1 — Private Sector Credit in Mozambique, 1991–2024

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for domestic credit to the private sector in Mozambique?

Domestic credit to the private sector in Mozambique stood at 17.6% of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

How recent is the private sector credit data for Mozambique?

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 Mozambique.

Where does the private sector credit data for Mozambique come from?

The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS). The latest observation for Mozambique is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.

How has private sector credit in Mozambique changed over time?

World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 10.7% of GDP in 1991 to 17.6% of GDP in 2024.

How does Mozambique compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Mozambique ranks 12 of 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 17.6% of GDP versus a regional average of 20.8% of GDP (latest values per country).

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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