Palestine: Non-performing loans

The latest value from 2023 is 3.42 percent, an increase from 3.25 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 5.28 percent, based on data from 136 countries. Historically, the average for Palestine from 2008 to 2023 is 3.4 percent. The minimum value, 2.14 percent, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 8.16 percent was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The percent non-performing loans in Palestine reflects the health of the banking system. A higher percent of such loans shows that banks have difficulty collecting interest and principal on their credits. That may lead to less profits for the banks in Palestine and, possibly, bank closures.