Bank Borrowers Statistics in Angola (2026)
In 2020, commercial bank borrowers in Angola stood at 48 per 1,000 adults, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 19.3 per 1,000 adults in 2018 to 48 per 1,000 adults in 2020. Angola ranks #16 of 33 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #79 of 101 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2020)
- 48 per 1,000 adults (2020)
- Bank Borrowers in Angola as of 2020, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2018
- +148.4% (2020)
- Up from 19.3 per 1,000 adults in 2018 to 48 per 1,000 adults in 2020.
- CAGR 2013–2020
- +19.9% per year (2020)
- Compound annual growth rate from 13.5 per 1,000 adults in 2013 to 48 per 1,000 adults in 2020.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2013)
- 13.5 per 1,000 adults (2013)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 13.5 per 1,000 adults in 2013 to 48 per 1,000 adults in 2020.
- Record high (2020)
- 48 per 1,000 adults (2020)
- The 2020 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Angola.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #16 of 33 (2020)
- Angola ranks 16 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #79 of 101 (2020)
- Angola ranks 79 of 101 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 91.3 per 1,000 adults (2020)
- Angola (48 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults across the 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 110.9 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (19.9%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 25.7 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Angola (2024)
- 40.7% (2024)
- 40.7% of the population in Angola used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 37.9 million (2024)
- Angola had a population of 37.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2013–2020
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 48 | +148.4% |
| 2018 | 19.3 | −11.9% |
| 2017 | 21.9 | +25.0% |
| 2016 | 17.5 | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 16.2 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 15.4 | +14.0% |
| 2013 | 13.5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Angola?
Commercial bank borrowers in Angola stood at 48 per 1,000 adults in 2020, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Angola compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Angola ranks 16 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 48 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Angola rank globally on bank borrowers?
Angola ranks 79 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could bank borrowers in Angola look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 110.9 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (19.9%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
How recent is the bank borrowers data for Angola?
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 Angola.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, 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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