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Getting credit: Depth of credit information index … 0-6 DB05-14 in China

China: Getting credit: Depth of credit information index … 0-6 DB05-14 was 5 DB05-14 methodology in 2013. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2013)
5 DB05-14 methodology
Change on year
up 25.0%
World rank
31st
of 184 countries
All-time high
5 DB05-14 methodology
in 2013
All-time low
0 DB05-14 methodology
in 2004
Years of data
10
2004–2013

Getting credit: Depth of credit information index (0-6) in China, 2004–2013

0123452004200820132004: 0 DB05-14 methodology2005: 0 DB05-14 methodology2006: 4 DB05-14 methodology2007: 4 DB05-14 methodology2008: 4 DB05-14 methodology2009: 4 DB05-14 methodology2010: 4 DB05-14 methodology2011: 4 DB05-14 methodology2012: 4 DB05-14 methodology2013: 5 DB05-14 methodology

Source: World Bank. Measured in DB05-14 methodology.

Analysis

The most recent figure for getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) in China is 5 DB05-14 methodology, measured in 2013. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.

The figure is up 25.0% on the previous year and up 25.0% over five years.

Over the whole period, getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) in China peaked at 5 DB05-14 methodology in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 DB05-14 methodology, in 2004.

China ranks 31st of 184 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Getting credit: Depth of credit information index … 0-6 DB05-14 in China, year by year

Year DB05-14 methodology Change
2004 0 DB05-14 methodology —
2005 0 DB05-14 methodology —
2006 4 DB05-14 methodology —
2007 4 DB05-14 methodology +0.0%
2008 4 DB05-14 methodology +0.0%
2009 4 DB05-14 methodology +0.0%
2010 4 DB05-14 methodology +0.0%
2011 4 DB05-14 methodology +0.0%
2012 4 DB05-14 methodology +0.0%
2013 5 DB05-14 methodology +25.0%

China compared with similar countries

  • China's 5 DB05-14 methodology is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5 DB05-14 methodology, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
  • China's 5 DB05-14 methodology is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4 DB05-14 methodology, 1.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.67 DB05-14 methodology 0 DB05-14 methodology 4 DB05-14 methodology 6
2010s 4.25 DB05-14 methodology 4 DB05-14 methodology 5 DB05-14 methodology 4

Countries ranked near China

  1. 31 India 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  2. 31 Indonesia 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  3. 31 Russia 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  4. 31 Japan 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  5. 31 Brazil 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  6. 31 Albania 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  7. 31 Australia 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  8. 31 Austria 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  9. 31 Azerbaijan 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  10. 31 Belarus 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  11. 31 Bhutan 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  12. 31 Botswana 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  13. 31 Cape Verde 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  14. 31 Chile 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  15. 31 Colombia 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  16. 31 Croatia 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  17. 31 Czechia 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  18. 31 Estonia 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  19. 31 Ghana 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  20. 31 Greece 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  21. 31 Hong Kong 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  22. 31 Iceland 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  23. 31 Iran 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  24. 31 Ireland 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  25. 31 Israel 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  26. 31 Italy 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  27. 31 Kazakhstan 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  28. 31 Kosovo 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  29. 31 Kuwait 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  30. 31 Latvia 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  31. 31 Lebanon 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  32. 31 Mongolia 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  33. 31 Morocco 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  34. 31 New Zealand 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  35. 31 Oman 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  36. 31 Portugal 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  37. 31 Puerto Rico 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  38. 31 Romania 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  39. 31 Serbia 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  40. 31 Singapore 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  41. 31 Spain 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  42. 31 Sri Lanka 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  43. 31 Taiwan 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  44. 31 Thailand 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  45. 31 Turkey 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  46. 31 Ukraine 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  47. 31 United Arab Emirates 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  48. 31 Uruguay 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  49. 31 Uzbekistan 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  50. 31 Venezuela 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  51. 31 Palestine 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  52. 31 Zambia 5 DB05-14 methodology compare
  53. 31 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 5 DB05-14 methodology compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) in China?
Getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) in China was 5 DB05-14 methodology in 2013, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 5 DB05-14 methodology in 2013.
What is the lowest getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 0 DB05-14 methodology in 2004.
How does China rank for getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6)?
China ranks 31st out of 184 countries with data for 2013.
Where does this China data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Getting credit: Depth of credit information index (0-6) (DB05-14 methodology). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Getting credit: Depth of credit information index (0-6) (DB05-14 methodology)
Unit
DB05-14 methodology
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
184 places, 1,790 data points, 2004–2013
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The depth of credit information index measures the coverage, scope and accessibility of credit information available through credit reporting service providers such as credit bureaus or credit registries. The index ranges from 0 to 8 based on the methodology in the DB05-14 studies.