Private Sector Credit Statistics in Myanmar (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, domestic credit to the private sector in Myanmar came to 29% of GDP in 2020. Up from 26.6% of GDP in 2019 to 29% of GDP in 2020 (+2.3 percentage points). Myanmar ranks #23 of 25 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #112 of 160 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2020)
- 29% of GDP (2020)
- Private Sector Credit in Myanmar as of 2020, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2019
- +2.3 pp (2020)
- Up from 26.6% of GDP in 2019 to 29% of GDP in 2020 (+2.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 4.7% of GDP (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 4.7% of GDP in 1990 to 29% of GDP in 2020.
- Record high (2020)
- 29% of GDP (2020)
- The 2020 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Myanmar.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #23 of 25 (2020)
- Myanmar ranks 23 of 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #112 of 160 (2020)
- Myanmar ranks 112 of 160 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 96.2% of GDP (2020)
- Myanmar (29% of GDP) is below the average of 96.2% of GDP across the 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks (% of GDP) (2020)
- 29% (2020)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Outstanding loans from commercial banks, percent of GDP (2020)
- 26.2% (2020)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Myanmar (2020)
- 45.4% (2020)
- 45.4% of the population in Myanmar used the internet in 2020 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 54.5 million (2024)
- Myanmar had a population of 54.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2020
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 29% | +2.3 pp |
| 2019 | 26.6% | +0.4 pp |
| 2018 | 26.2% | +1.7 pp |
| 2017 | 24.5% | +2.5 pp |
| 2016 | 22% | +3.9 pp |
| 2015 | 18.1% | +2.6 pp |
| 2014 | 15.6% | +2.7 pp |
| 2013 | 12.8% | +3.5 pp |
| 2012 | 9.3% | +2.6 pp |
| 2011 | 6.7% | +2.0 pp |
| 2010 | 4.8% | +1.3 pp |
| 2009 | 3.5% | +0.4 pp |
| 2008 | 3.1% | −0.3 pp |
| 2007 | 3.4% | −0.5 pp |
| 2006 | 3.9% | −0.8 pp |
| 2005 | 4.7% | −0.1 pp |
| 2004 | 4.7% | +0.6 pp |
| 2003 | 4.1% | −6.2 pp |
| 2002 | 10.3% | −0.7 pp |
| 2001 | 11% | +1.5 pp |
| 2000 | 9.5% | +1.4 pp |
| 1999 | 8.1% | −1.6 pp |
| 1998 | 9.7% | −0.6 pp |
| 1997 | 10.3% | +0.8 pp |
| 1996 | 9.6% | +2.0 pp |
| 1995 | 7.6% | +1.6 pp |
| 1994 | 6% | −0.5 pp |
| 1993 | 6.5% | −1.3 pp |
| 1992 | 7.8% | +1.0 pp |
| 1991 | 6.8% | +2.0 pp |
| 1990 | 4.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for domestic credit to the private sector in Myanmar?
Domestic credit to the private sector in Myanmar stood at 29% of GDP in 2020, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does Myanmar rank globally on private sector credit?
Myanmar ranks 112 of 160 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
How recent is the private sector credit data for Myanmar?
The most recent observation is from 2020. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2020 is the latest available year for Myanmar.
Where does the private sector credit data for Myanmar come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS). The latest observation for Myanmar is from 2020; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
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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