Equatorial Guinea: Non-performing loans

The latest value from 2023 is 31.15 percent, a decline from 55.41 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 5.28 percent, based on data from 136 countries. Historically, the average for Equatorial Guinea from 2010 to 2023 is 28.93 percent. The minimum value, 4.42 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 55.41 percent was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The percent non-performing loans in Equatorial Guinea reflects the health of the banking system. A higher percent of such loans shows that banks have difficulty collecting interest and principal on their credits. That may lead to less profits for the banks in Equatorial Guinea and, possibly, bank closures.