Central African Republic Non-Performing Loans
Bank nonperforming loans as % of total gross loans FB.AST.NPER.ZS
Central African Republic's non-performing loans was 14.59% in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 10.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2025.
Overview
Central African Republic's non-performing loans stood at 14.59% in 2025, a decline of +1.63pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.59% by 2025. Central African Republic ranked 10th globally.
The Central African Republic has experienced significant fluctuations in non-performing loans over the past 15 years. The ratio peaked at 31.26% in 2015, reflecting the country's deepening financial crisis during that period. Conversely, the trough of 9.58% was reached in 2012, indicating a relatively stable financial environment. However, since 2012, the ratio has trended upward, with the latest value standing at 14.59% in 2025. This is comparable to peer countries such as Sri Lanka, which has a non-performing loan ratio of 14.33%. The stabilization of the ratio in recent years suggests that the Central African Republic is making progress in managing its financial risks, albeit from a still-high level. To continue this trend and further reduce the non-performing loan ratio, the government will need to maintain a stable macroeconomic environment and continue to strengthen its financial sector regulations.
Data & projection
| Year | Non-Performing Loans | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 14.32% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 14.59% | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.59% | −1.63pp | #10 |
| 2023 | 16.22% | +1.71pp | #97 |
| 2022 | 14.51% | +0.57pp | #124 |
| 2021 | 13.94% | −3.52pp | #127 |
| 2020 | 17.45% | +1.39pp | #129 |
| 2019 | 16.06% | −1.58pp | #131 |
| 2018 | 17.64% | −7.49pp | #131 |
| 2017 | 25.13% | −1.07pp | #136 |
| 2016 | 26.20% | −5.06pp | #136 |
| 2015 | 31.26% | +3.60pp | #133 |
| 2014 | 27.66% | −0.84pp | #122 |
| 2013 | 28.50% | +18.92pp | #124 |
| 2012 | 9.58% | −2.41pp | #95 |
| 2011 | 12.00% | −0.64pp | #101 |
| 2010 | 12.64% | – | #97 |
Analysis
Central African Republic's non-performing loans was 14.59% in 2025, a decline of −1.63pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 14.59% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central African Republic's non-performing loans was 14.59% in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 10.1% decrease from the previous year.
Central African Republic's non-performing loans peaked at 31.26% in 2015.
The lowest non-performing loans in Central African Republic was 9.58% in 2012.
Central African Republic ranks 10th globally in non-performing loans as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FB.AST.NPER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Central African Republic's non-performing loans is projected to reach 14.59% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The non-performing loans of Central African Republic in 2025 was 14.59%. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_central-african-republic_non-performing-loans,
title = {Central African Republic Non-Performing Loans},
url = {https://historysaid.com/central-african-republic/non-performing-loans/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}