Gabon: Non-performing loans

The latest value from 2023 is 7.58 percent, a decline from 7.64 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 5.28 percent, based on data from 136 countries. Historically, the average for Gabon from 2010 to 2023 is 7.29 percent. The minimum value, 2.55 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 15.73 percent was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The percent non-performing loans in Gabon 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 Gabon and, possibly, bank closures.