Bank Borrowers Statistics in Republic of the Congo (2026)
The Republic of the Congo recorded commercial bank borrowers of 27.4 per 1,000 adults in 2021, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 24.6 per 1,000 adults in 2020 to 27.4 per 1,000 adults in 2021. Republic of the Congo ranks #25 of 33 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #90 of 101 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 27.4 per 1,000 adults (2021)
- Bank Borrowers in the Republic of the Congo as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +11.3% (2021)
- Up from 24.6 per 1,000 adults in 2020 to 27.4 per 1,000 adults in 2021.
- CAGR 2011–2021
- +44.3% per year (2021)
- Compound annual growth rate from 0.7 per 1,000 adults in 2011 to 27.4 per 1,000 adults in 2021.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 0.7 per 1,000 adults (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.7 per 1,000 adults in 2011 to 27.4 per 1,000 adults in 2021.
- Peak value (2019)
- 27.6 per 1,000 adults (2019)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2021 value is 27.4 per 1,000 adults.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #25 of 33 (2021)
- The Republic of the Congo ranks 25 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #90 of 101 (2021)
- The Republic of the Congo ranks 90 of 101 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 91.3 per 1,000 adults (2021)
- The Republic of the Congo (27.4 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
- 34.3 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 4.6%); not an official figure.
- Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2022)
- 61.2 per 1,000 adults (2022)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in the Republic of the Congo (2024)
- 47.3% (2024)
- 47.3% of the population in the Republic of the Congo used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6.3 million (2024)
- The Republic of the Congo had a population of 6.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2021
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27.4 | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 24.6 | −10.9% |
| 2019 | 27.6 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 25.9 | +8.2% |
| 2017 | 24 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 22.6 | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 21.5 | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 19.9 | +46.0% |
| 2013 | 13.7 | +518.1% |
| 2012 | 2.2 | +214.8% |
| 2011 | 0.7 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in the Republic of the Congo?
Commercial bank borrowers in the Republic of the Congo stood at 27.4 per 1,000 adults in 2021, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has bank borrowers in the Republic of the Congo changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0.7 per 1,000 adults in 2011 to 27.4 per 1,000 adults in 2021.
How does the Republic of the Congo compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The Republic of the Congo ranks 25 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 27.4 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does the Republic of the Congo rank globally on bank borrowers?
The Republic of the Congo ranks 90 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
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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