Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans was 16.2% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
16.2%
Change on year
up 11.8%
World rank
7th
of 151 countries
All-time high
31.3%
in 2015
All-time low
9.6%
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Central African Republic, 2010–2023

10152025302010201620232010: 12.6 %2011: 12 %2012: 9.6 %2013: 28.5 %2014: 27.7 %2015: 31.3 %2016: 26.2 %2017: 25.1 %2018: 17.6 %2019: 16.1 %2020: 17.5 %2021: 13.9 %2022: 14.5 %2023: 16.2 %

Source: Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Central African Republic is 16.2%, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.8% on the previous year and down 43.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Central African Republic peaked at 31.3% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 9.6%, in 2012.

Central African Republic ranks 7th of 151 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.

Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%) in Central African Republic, 2010 to 2023.
Year % Change
2010 12.6%
2011 12.0% -5.1%
2012 9.6% -20.1%
2013 28.5% +197.4%
2014 27.7% -2.9%
2015 31.3% +13.0%
2016 26.2% -16.2%
2017 25.1% -4.1%
2018 17.6% -29.8%
2019 16.1% -8.9%
2020 17.5% +8.7%
2021 13.9% -20.1%
2022 14.5% +4.1%
2023 16.2% +11.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 20.7% 9.6% 31.3% 10
2020s 15.5% 13.9% 17.5% 4

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 4 Bangladesh 19.0% compare
  2. 5 Ghana 18.9% compare
  3. 6 Iraq 16.5% compare
  4. 8 Saint Kitts and Nevis 15.8% compare
  5. 9 Congo 15.2% compare
  6. 10 Lebanon 15.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Central African Republic?
Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Central African Republic was 16.2% in 2023, according to Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
What is the highest bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 31.3% in 2015.
What is the lowest bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 9.6% in 2012.
How does Central African Republic rank for bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans?
Central African Republic ranks 7th out of 151 countries with data for 2023.
Is bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 43.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
The figures come from Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%)
Unit
%
Source
Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
151 places, 2,360 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed

The indicator measures the proportion of a deposit taker’s loan portfolio that is impaired or at risk of default. It is calculated as the ratio of non-performing loans (NPLs) to total gross loans, where NPLs are defined as loans that are past due by 90 days or more or are otherwise considered unlikely to be repaid in full without the realization of collateral. Both non-performing loans and total gross loans should be reported at their gross book value, without deducting for loan-loss provisions or collateral. This indicator provides a key measure of asset quality and potential credit risk in the banking system.