Financial Institutions Index in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Financial Institutions Index was 0.0887 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Institutions Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 0.0887 for financial institutions index in 2020.
That represents a change of up 12.9% on the previous year and up 69.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial institutions index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.1644 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 182nd out of 183 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Institutions Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| 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 | 0.1644 | — |
| 1994 | 0.1644 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.054 | -67.2% |
| 1996 | 0.0851 | +57.8% |
| 1997 | 0.0114 | -86.6% |
| 1998 | 0.1278 | +1019.5% |
| 1999 | 0.0044 | -96.5% |
| 2000 | 0.05 | +1034.6% |
| 2001 | 0.1255 | +150.8% |
| 2002 | 0.0504 | -59.9% |
| 2003 | 0.072 | +43.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0497 | -31.0% |
| 2005 | 0.0721 | +45.0% |
| 2006 | 0.0905 | +25.5% |
| 2007 | 0.0793 | -12.4% |
| 2008 | 0.0716 | -9.7% |
| 2009 | 0.0597 | -16.6% |
| 2010 | 0.0524 | -12.2% |
| 2011 | 0.0549 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 0.0545 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 0.0634 | +16.3% |
| 2014 | 0.0837 | +32.0% |
| 2015 | 0.0825 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 0.0755 | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 0.0862 | +14.1% |
| 2018 | 0.0986 | +14.4% |
| 2019 | 0.0786 | -20.3% |
| 2020 | 0.0887 | +12.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.0887 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.1872, 47% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.0887 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.2105, 42% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Financial Institutions 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +1034.6% | 0.0044 | 0.05 |
| 1998 | +1019.5% | 0.0114 | 0.1278 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0612 | 0 | 0.1644 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0721 | 0.0497 | 0.1255 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.073 | 0.0524 | 0.0986 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0887 | 0.0887 | 0.0887 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 179 Micronesia (country) 0.1098 compare
- 180 Comoros 0.1021 compare
- 181 South Sudan 0.0953 compare
- 183 Central African Republic 0.0772 compare
More financial sector data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is financial institutions index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Financial institutions index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.0887 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial institutions index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1644 in 1993.
- What is the lowest financial institutions 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 index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 182nd out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial institutions index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.2%. 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 Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.