Financial Institutions Efficiency Index in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Financial Institutions Efficiency Index was 0.2926 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
0.2926
Change on year
up 19.5%
World rank
179th
of 183 countries
All-time high
0.625
in 1993
All-time low
0
in 1980
Years of data
41
1980–2020

Financial Institutions Efficiency Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1980–2020

00.20.40.61980200020201980: 01981: 01982: 01983: 01984: 01985: 01986: 01987: 01988: 01989: 01990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 0.6251994: 0.6251995: 0.1971996: 0.3191997: 0.0331998: 0.4851999: 0.0052000: 0.1812001: 0.4712002: 0.1782003: 0.262004: 0.172005: 0.2582006: 0.3232007: 0.2762008: 0.2332009: 0.1852010: 0.1612011: 0.1692012: 0.1622013: 0.1942014: 0.2662015: 0.2542016: 0.2282017: 0.2732018: 0.322019: 0.2452020: 0.293

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for financial institutions efficiency index in Democratic Republic of Congo is 0.2926, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 19.5% on the previous year and up 81.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial institutions efficiency index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.625 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 179th of 183 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Financial Institutions Efficiency Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Financial Institutions Efficiency Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1980 to 2020.
Year Value Change
1980 0 —
1981 0 —
1982 0 —
1983 0 —
1984 0 —
1985 0 —
1986 0 —
1987 0 —
1988 0 —
1989 0 —
1990 0 —
1991 0 —
1992 0 —
1993 0.625 —
1994 0.625 +0.0%
1995 0.1966 -68.5%
1996 0.3193 +62.4%
1997 0.0327 -89.7%
1998 0.4849 +1381.0%
1999 0.0051 -99.0%
2000 0.1813 +3472.7%
2001 0.4709 +159.7%
2002 0.1778 -62.2%
2003 0.2604 +46.4%
2004 0.1704 -34.6%
2005 0.2579 +51.4%
2006 0.3227 +25.1%
2007 0.2756 -14.6%
2008 0.2327 -15.6%
2009 0.185 -20.5%
2010 0.1608 -13.1%
2011 0.1686 +4.9%
2012 0.1619 -4.0%
2013 0.1945 +20.1%
2014 0.2663 +36.9%
2015 0.254 -4.6%
2016 0.2276 -10.4%
2017 0.2735 +20.1%
2018 0.3197 +16.9%
2019 0.2448 -23.4%
2020 0.2926 +19.5%

Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries

  • Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.2926 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.5209, 56% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
  • Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.2926 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.5175, 57% of the median. (46 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Financial Institutions Efficiency Index in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2000 +3472.7% 0.0051 0.1813
1998 +1381.0% 0.0327 0.4849

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0 0 0 10
1990s 0.2289 0 0.625 10
2000s 0.2535 0.1704 0.4709 10
2010s 0.2272 0.1608 0.3197 10
2020s 0.2926 0.2926 0.2926 1

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 176 Equatorial Guinea 0.3748 compare
  2. 177 Liberia 0.3679 compare
  3. 178 South Sudan 0.3313 compare
  4. 180 Comoros 0.2369 compare
  5. 181 Central African Republic 0.2268 compare
  6. 182 Sao Tome and Principe 0.1821 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is financial institutions efficiency index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Financial institutions efficiency index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.2926 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest financial institutions efficiency index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 0.625 in 1993.
What is the lowest financial institutions efficiency index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for financial institutions efficiency index?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 179th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
Is financial institutions efficiency index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 81.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial Institutions Efficiency Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial Institutions Efficiency Index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
192 places, 7,872 data points, 1980–2020
Last refreshed

The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.