Mobile Money Agents Statistics in Republic of the Congo (2026)
The Republic of the Congo recorded mobile money agent density of 150.6 per 100,000 adults in 2022, IMF Financial Access Survey data show. Down from 2,400.5 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 150.6 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Republic of the Congo ranks #30 of 35 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #43 of 58 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 150.6 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Mobile Money Agents in the Republic of the Congo as of 2022, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2021
- −93.7% (2022)
- Down from 2,400.5 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 150.6 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2012–2022
- +1.4% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 130.7 per 100,000 adults in 2012 to 150.6 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2012)
- 130.7 per 100,000 adults (2012)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 130.7 per 100,000 adults in 2012 to 150.6 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Peak value (2020)
- 3,247.5 per 100,000 adults (2020)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 150.6 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #30 of 35 (2022)
- The Republic of the Congo ranks 30 of 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #43 of 58 (2022)
- The Republic of the Congo ranks 43 of 58 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 2,160.7 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- The Republic of the Congo (150.6 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 2,160.7 per 100,000 adults across the 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 126.1 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -4.3%); not an official figure.
- Registered mobile money agent outlets (number) (2022)
- 5,339 (2022)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- 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, 2012–2022
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 151 | −93.7% |
| 2021 | 2,400 | −26.1% |
| 2020 | 3,247 | +131.1% |
| 2019 | 1,405 | +612.6% |
| 2018 | 197 | +340.9% |
| 2017 | 44.7 | −78.5% |
| 2016 | 208 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 205 | −3.4% |
| 2014 | 213 | +1072.5% |
| 2013 | 18.1 | −86.1% |
| 2012 | 131 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile money agent density in the Republic of the Congo?
Mobile money agent density in the Republic of the Congo stood at 150.6 per 100,000 adults in 2022, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
Where does the Republic of the Congo rank globally on mobile money agents?
The Republic of the Congo ranks 43 of 58 countries with data globally, based on the latest IMF Financial Access Survey value for each country.
What could mobile money agents in the Republic of the Congo look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 126.1 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -4.3%); not an official figure.
When did mobile money agents in the Republic of the Congo peak?
The highest value in the available series was 3,247.5 per 100,000 adults in 2020; the latest (2022) value is 150.6 per 100,000 adults.
How recent is the mobile money agents data for the Republic of the Congo?
The most recent observation is from 2022. IMF Financial Access Survey data is reported with a lag, so 2022 is the latest available year for the Republic of the Congo.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA57N.PHTADLT_NUM, 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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