Number of Borrowers, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Number of Borrowers, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector was 31,986 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Number of Borrowers, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector in Central African Republic, 2004–2017
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2017, number of borrowers, commercial banks, of which: household sector in Central African Republic stood at 31,986.
The figure is down 7.1% on the previous year and up 197.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of borrowers, commercial banks, of which: household sector in Central African Republic peaked at 34,449 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 795, in 2004.
That places Central African Republic 82nd out of 89 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of Borrowers, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 795 | — |
| 2006 | 3,367 | +323.5% |
| 2007 | 10,738 | +218.9% |
| 2008 | 18,692 | +74.1% |
| 2009 | 10,204 | -45.4% |
| 2010 | 14,796 | +45.0% |
| 2011 | 16,953 | +14.6% |
| 2012 | 19,725 | +16.4% |
| 2014 | 19,692 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 16,430 | -16.6% |
| 2016 | 34,449 | +109.7% |
| 2017 | 31,986 | -7.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 31,986 is below the median for low income countries, which is 64,096, 50% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 31,986 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 198,132, 16% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,759 | 795 | 18,692 | 5 |
| 2010s | 22,004 | 14,796 | 34,449 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More financial sector data for Central African Republic
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.1282 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0936 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.1282 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of borrowers, commercial banks, of which: household sector in Central African Republic?
- Number of borrowers, commercial banks, of which: household sector in Central African Republic was 31,986 in 2017, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest number of borrowers, commercial banks, of which: household sector recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 34,449 in 2016.
- What is the lowest number of borrowers, commercial banks, of which: household sector recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 795 in 2004.
- How does Central African Republic rank for number of borrowers, commercial banks, of which: household sector?
- Central African Republic ranks 82nd out of 89 countries with data for 2017.
- Is number of borrowers, commercial banks, of which: household sector rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Number of Borrowers, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Borrowers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gender-disaggregated data on access to and use of financial services.