Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans in Congo
Congo: Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans was 237.77 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans in Congo, 2011–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Congo stood at 237.77 billion. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 19.9% on the previous year and up 1,247.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Congo peaked at 237.77 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8.24 billion, in 2011.
Congo ranks 66th of 134 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8.24 billion | — |
| 2012 | 17.64 billion | +114.2% |
| 2013 | 67.08 billion | +280.3% |
| 2014 | 119.42 billion | +78.0% |
| 2015 | 128.89 billion | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 141.14 billion | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 148.40 billion | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 130.19 billion | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 140.87 billion | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 152.60 billion | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 198.39 billion | +30.0% |
| 2022 | 237.77 billion | +19.9% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 237.77 billion is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 472.36 billion, 50% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Congo's 237.77 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 211.43 billion, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 100.21 billion | 8.24 billion | 148.40 billion | 9 |
| 2020s | 196.26 billion | 152.60 billion | 237.77 billion | 3 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More financial sector data for Congo
- 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 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 4.25 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 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 3.1 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 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 4.25 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 Congo?
- Outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Congo was 237.77 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 237.77 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.24 billion in 2011.
- How does Congo rank for outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans?
- Congo ranks 66th out of 134 countries with data for 2022.
- Is outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,247.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.