Private Sector Credit Statistics in Russia (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, domestic credit to the private sector in Russia came to 54.6% of GDP in 2021. Down from 59.6% of GDP in 2020 to 54.6% of GDP in 2021 (−4.9 percentage points). Russia ranks #22 of 47 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #64 of 160 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 54.6% of GDP (2021)
- Private Sector Credit in Russia as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −4.9 pp (2021)
- Down from 59.6% of GDP in 2020 to 54.6% of GDP in 2021 (−4.9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2001)
- 16.8% of GDP (2001)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 16.8% of GDP in 2001 to 54.6% of GDP in 2021.
- Peak value (2020)
- 59.6% of GDP (2020)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2021 value is 54.6% of GDP.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #22 of 47 (2021)
- Russia ranks 22 of 47 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #64 of 160 (2021)
- Russia ranks 64 of 160 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 57.3% of GDP (2021)
- Russia (54.6% of GDP) is below the average of 57.3% of GDP across the 47 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks (% of GDP) (2021)
- 54.6% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Outstanding loans from commercial banks, percent of GDP (2020)
- 48.6% (2020)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Russia (2024)
- 94.4% (2024)
- 94.4% of the population in Russia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 143.5 million (2024)
- Russia had a population of 143.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2001–2021
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54.6% | −4.9 pp |
| 2020 | 59.6% | +7.0 pp |
| 2019 | 52.6% | +1.3 pp |
| 2018 | 51.2% | −0.8 pp |
| 2017 | 52.1% | −1.0 pp |
| 2016 | 53.1% | −2.8 pp |
| 2015 | 56% | +1.1 pp |
| 2014 | 54.8% | +6.8 pp |
| 2013 | 48% | +4.1 pp |
| 2012 | 43.9% | +2.2 pp |
| 2011 | 41.7% | −1.1 pp |
| 2010 | 42.8% | −2.4 pp |
| 2009 | 45.3% | +3.7 pp |
| 2008 | 41.6% | +3.8 pp |
| 2007 | 37.8% | +6.8 pp |
| 2006 | 30.9% | +5.0 pp |
| 2005 | 25.9% | +1.6 pp |
| 2004 | 24.3% | +3.1 pp |
| 2003 | 21.2% | +3.3 pp |
| 2002 | 18% | +1.1 pp |
| 2001 | 16.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for domestic credit to the private sector in Russia?
Domestic credit to the private sector in Russia stood at 54.6% of GDP in 2021, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the private sector credit data for Russia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS). The latest observation for Russia is from 2021; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has private sector credit in Russia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 16.8% of GDP in 2001 to 54.6% of GDP in 2021.
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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