Private Sector Credit Statistics in Thailand (2026)
In 2024, domestic credit to the private sector in Thailand stood at 147.1% of GDP, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 154.1% of GDP in 2023 to 147.1% of GDP in 2024 (−7 percentage points). Thailand ranks #5 of 25 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #6 of 160 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 147.1% of GDP (2024)
- Private Sector Credit in Thailand as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −7 pp (2024)
- Down from 154.1% of GDP in 2023 to 147.1% of GDP in 2024 (−7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2007)
- 106.4% of GDP (2007)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 106.4% of GDP in 2007 to 147.1% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 164.1% of GDP (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 147.1% of GDP.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #5 of 25 (2024)
- Thailand ranks 5 of 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #6 of 160 (2024)
- Thailand ranks 6 of 160 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 96.2% of GDP (2024)
- Thailand (147.1% of GDP) is above 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) (2024)
- 114% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Outstanding loans from commercial banks, percent of GDP (2024)
- 70.4% (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Thailand (2024)
- 90.9% (2024)
- 90.9% of the population in Thailand used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 71.7 million (2024)
- Thailand had a population of 71.7 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2007–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 147.1% | −7.0 pp |
| 2023 | 154.1% | −2.3 pp |
| 2022 | 156.5% | −7.6 pp |
| 2021 | 164.1% | +4.0 pp |
| 2020 | 160.1% | +16.7 pp |
| 2019 | 143.4% | −0.7 pp |
| 2018 | 144.1% | −0.6 pp |
| 2017 | 144.6% | −1.6 pp |
| 2016 | 146.2% | −3.1 pp |
| 2015 | 149.4% | +3.8 pp |
| 2014 | 145.6% | +3.2 pp |
| 2013 | 142.4% | +6.1 pp |
| 2012 | 136.2% | +5.6 pp |
| 2011 | 130.7% | +14.9 pp |
| 2010 | 115.7% | +6.8 pp |
| 2009 | 109% | +3.2 pp |
| 2008 | 105.8% | −0.6 pp |
| 2007 | 106.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for domestic credit to the private sector in Thailand?
Domestic credit to the private sector in Thailand stood at 147.1% of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Thailand compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Thailand ranks 5 of 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 147.1% of GDP versus a regional average of 96.2% of GDP (latest values per country).
Where does Thailand rank globally on private sector credit?
Thailand ranks 6 of 160 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
When did private sector credit in Thailand peak?
The highest value in the available series was 164.1% of GDP in 2021; the latest (2024) value is 147.1% of GDP.
How recent is the private sector credit data for Thailand?
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 Thailand.
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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