Republic of the Congo: Non-performing loans
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| Republic of the Congo |
Non-performing loans as percent of all bank loans |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 15.22 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2010 - 2023 |
| Average | 11.18 |
| Min - Max | 0.96 - 27.54 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2023 is 15.22 percent, a decline from 16.83 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 5.28 percent, based on data from 136 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 2010 to 2023 is 11.18 percent. The minimum value, 0.96 percent, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 27.54 percent was recorded in 2019.
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The percent non-performing loans in the Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo and, possibly, bank closures.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank cost to income ratio | 55.72 | 2011 | percent |
| Non-performing loans | 15.22 | 2023 | percent |
| Bank credit to deposits | 83.59 | 2019 | percent |
| Regulatory capital to risk-weighted assets | 24.92 | 2020 | percent |
| Liquid assets to deposits | 59.44 | 2011 | percent |
| Banking system capital to assets | 17.03 | 2020 | percent |
| Non-interest income to total income | 68.02 | 2011 | percent |
| Legal rights | 6.00 | 2019 | points |
| Credit information sharing | 2.00 | 2019 | points |