Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans was 36.87 billion in 2017. ▲ Rising
Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans in Central African Republic, 2004–2017
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2017, outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Central African Republic stood at 36.87 billion.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 94.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Central African Republic peaked at 57.27 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, 15.55 billion, in 2008.
That places Central African Republic 85th out of 134 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 16.59 billion | — |
| 2005 | 16.50 billion | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 22.09 billion | +33.9% |
| 2007 | 18.98 billion | -14.1% |
| 2008 | 15.55 billion | -18.1% |
| 2009 | 17.57 billion | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 30.59 billion | +74.2% |
| 2011 | 43.67 billion | +42.8% |
| 2012 | 57.27 billion | +31.1% |
| 2013 | 42.77 billion | -25.3% |
| 2014 | 31.35 billion | -26.7% |
| 2015 | 31.52 billion | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 36.55 billion | +16.0% |
| 2017 | 36.87 billion | +0.9% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 36.87 billion is below the median for low income countries, which is 221.74 billion, 17% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 36.87 billion is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 211.43 billion, 17% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.88 billion | 15.55 billion | 22.09 billion | 6 |
| 2010s | 38.82 billion | 30.59 billion | 57.27 billion | 8 |
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 outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Central African Republic?
- Outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Central African Republic was 36.87 billion in 2017, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 57.27 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.55 billion in 2008.
- How does Central African Republic rank for outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans?
- Central African Republic ranks 85th out of 134 countries with data for 2017.
- Is outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gender-disaggregated data on access to and use of financial services.