Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Share of adults with an account at a financial institution was 39.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2011–2024
Source: Global Findex Database - World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % age 15+.
Analysis
In 2024, share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 39.2%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of up 42.9% on the previous year and up 124.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 39.2% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.7%, in 2011.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 102nd of 115 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % age 15+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.7% | — |
| 2014 | 17.5% | +372.8% |
| 2017 | 25.8% | +47.8% |
| 2022 | 27.4% | +6.3% |
| 2024 | 39.2% | +42.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 39.2% is above the median for low income countries, which is 39.2%, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 39.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 56.5%, 69% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.7% | 3.7% | 25.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 33.3% | 27.4% | 39.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Democratic Republic of Congo was 39.2% in 2024, according to Global Findex Database - World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of adults with an account at a financial institution recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 39.2% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of adults with an account at a financial institution recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.7% in 2011.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for share of adults with an account at a financial institution?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 102nd out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of adults with an account at a financial institution rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Global Findex Database - World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of adults with an account at a financial institution. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The share of respondents aged 15 and older, who report having an account (by themselves or with someone else) at a bank or another type of financial institution.